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Tufts University

Medford, MA · Northeast

STEM powerhouse

US #30

An elite private university in the Boston area, famous for its international relations program. It combines the qualities of a research university and a liberal arts college.

National rank

#30

Acceptance rate

9.5%

SAT middle range

1470 – 1550

TOEFL minimum

100+

Tuition (yr)

$67,844

Undergraduates

6,800

International students

11%

Type

Private

Application requirements (2026-27 cycle)

Test-Optional

Early round

ED1 11/1 · ED2 1/4

Regular Decision (RD)

1/4

Supplemental essays

Why Tufts + 1 essay from a prompt bank

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Strong majors

International RelationsEconomicsBiologyComputer SciencePolitical Science

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