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Private university

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
253
Acceptance rate
14%
Tuition fee
USD59,560/ year

Study background

University introduction

Tufts University is located in Medford, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Computer Science, Economics, Biology, International Relations and Political Science. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 11,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    South Korea

  4. 4.

    Canada

  5. 5.

    Turkey

Student gender

In this university

47%
53%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

9 : 1
9 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 960 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 2 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.tufts.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,377

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Computer Science

  2. 2.

    Economics

  3. 3.

    Biology

  4. 4.

    International Relations

  5. 5.

    Political Science

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

3

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

150acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

17

Health support

In this university

494 : 1
494 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Career

  • Arts

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

28

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

12

Football / Track fields

3

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

8

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

3

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

19

Number of dormitories

25

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,516
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
-5°
7°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
62 - 68%
Temperature
5°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 70%
Temperature
14°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
-2°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

15 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1.5 hours
Cost
USD 1 - 18
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 30 - 40

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

151 - 160

Score

46.3

Staff in career centre

In this university

421 : 1
421 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

45

Average numbers of services

6