Tufts University
Medford, Massachusetts
How selective is it?
Tufts University is in our Most Selective tier (Under ~15% acceptance). Admission is a long shot for nearly every applicant, strong grades and scores are a starting point, not a guarantee.
Estimates range ~10-16%, right at the Most/Highly boundary.
Tiers are broad on purpose. Acceptance rates move every cycle, and many schools are more competitive for specific majors than the school overall, so use this as a starting point for your list, not a prediction.
How to use Tufts University in your college list
Treat this as a reach for nearly every applicant, even with top grades and test scores. Apply because the school fits you, not because you expect to get in, and balance it with several schools in lower tiers. Review at these schools is typically holistic, so essays, activities, and recommendations carry real weight.
Building a list across tiers? See all 15 Massachusetts colleges in our finder, or follow our guide to building a list by score and GPA.
Check the current numbers yourself
For Tufts University's current test-score and GPA ranges, acceptance rate, and cost, go to the source:
- Find its Common Data Set ↗ Section C has the middle 50% of scores and GPA. Our step-by-step guide shows how to read it.
- College Scorecard ↗ U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation, and outcomes.
- Net price calculator ↗ Estimate what your family would actually pay after aid.
- Find the official admissions page ↗ Deadlines, requirements, and how to apply.
Similar colleges to consider
Schools with a similar selectivity, in the same state, or known for the same fields. A balanced list usually mixes a few reaches, several realistic targets, and at least one or two safeties.
- Amherst CollegeAmherst, MA · Most Selective
- Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA · Most Selective
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge, MA · Most Selective
- Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA · Most Selective
- Williams CollegeWilliamstown, MA · Most Selective
- Babson CollegeWellesley, MA · Highly Selective
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Tufts University?+
Tufts University sits in our "Most Selective" tier (Under ~15% acceptance). Estimates range ~10-16%, right at the Most/Highly boundary.
Is Tufts University hard to get into?+
Admission is a long shot for nearly every applicant, strong grades and scores are a starting point, not a guarantee. Selectivity varies by major and changes every admissions cycle, so treat the tier as a starting point and check Tufts University's own admissions data for the current year.
How do I find Tufts University's current SAT, ACT, and GPA ranges?+
Search "Tufts University Common Data Set" and open Section C, which lists the middle 50% of test scores and GPA for the entering class. Our guide "How to Build Your Own College List by Score and GPA" on this site walks through it step by step.
Where is Tufts University?+
Tufts University is a private institution in Medford, Massachusetts.
Selectivity tiers and "known for" tags are general guidance compiled from public sources and may be out of date. MajorAtlas isn't affiliated with Tufts University. Always confirm details with the school.