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Established in 1852, Tufts University is a private research institution located in Medford, Massachusetts, USA. It has a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and innovation.
According to various sources, Tufts is ranked #40 among national universities, making it one of the top institutions in the country. It is also recognized for its value, ranking #33 in Best Value Schools, and offers one of the best undergraduate engineering programs, positioned at #61.
Tufts University holds accreditation from the New England Commission of Higher Education, ensuring that it meets high standards of quality and performance. Additionally, it ranks #32 among private colleges in the comprehensive America's Top College Ranking, which includes national universities, military academies, and liberal arts colleges.
As per the official enrollment data for 2023-2024, more than 13,000 students applied to Tufts University. About half of these were undergraduate students and the other half were graduate students. This means that the Tufts University acceptance rate is 10%. This indicates that the university has strict admission requirements. Below are the Tufts University enrollment statistics:
| Particulars | Statistics 2023-2024 |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 13,274 |
| Undergraduate | 6,877 |
| Graduate | 6,397 |
| Acceptance Rate | 10% |
Tufts University had over 6,000 applications for undergraduate programs from students of different backgrounds. Out of 6,877 total students, 839 were international students, making up 12.20% of the student body. Additionally, the number of students from ethnic groups such as White, non-Hispanic; Asian, non-Hispanic; and Hispanic, Latino was higher than other groups in the admissions process.
The breakdown of students from various ethnicities or races at Tufts University is shown below:
| Ethnicity/Race | Percentage of Students |
|---|---|
| Nonresident aliens | 12.20% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.04% |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 6.52% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 41.83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 0.02% |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 16.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 0.13% |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 7.85% |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 4.88% |
According to the enrollment data from Tufts University, the acceptance rate has gone down a bit compared to last year. In recent years, the acceptance rate was between 11% and 14%, but now it is at 10%. On the other hand, the number of applications has gone up. Previously, there were between 21,000 and 31,000 applications, and now it has increased to over 34,000. International students can find the Tufts University enrollment statistics in the table below:
| Year | Application Received | Application Enrolled | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 34,003 | 1,739 | 10.13% |
| 2022-2023 | 34,881 | 1,695 | 9.69% |
| 2021-2022 | 31,198 | 1,804 | 11.43% |
| 2020-2021 | 23,127 | 1,615 | 16.30% |
| 2019-2020 | 22,766 | 1,612 | 14.95% |
| 2018-2019 | 21,501 | 1,484 | 14.62% |
English Language Requirements
International students whose first language is not English need to meet the English language requirements of Tufts University. The university accepts test scores from IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo. Students can look at the table below to see the minimum scores needed to show their English language skills:
| English Language Tests | Minimum Score for PG | Minimum Score for UG |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 or higher | 7 or higher |
| TOEFL | 90 or higher | 100 or higher |
| PTE | - | 68 or higher |
| Duolingo | 110 or higher | 130 or higher |
| University City | Medford, Massachusetts, USA |
|---|---|
| Size of city | Small |
| Population of City | 57,797 |
