Tufts University
Medford, MA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 11.5% |
| Applicants | 34,432 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1480–1540 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 33–35 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $35,435 |
| Grad rate | 93% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $83,214 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2025-11-03 |
| Early Decision II | 2026-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | 2026-01-05 |
| Application fee | $75 (US) · $75 (intl) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2025-26 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~250 words each.
- I am applying to Tufts because…
- Your choice of three prompts (which you can read here).
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).