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Tufts University

Medford, MA
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Selective Institution Floor

With an admit rate of 11.5% (under 15%), Decision Tier classifies this institution as a Reach for all applicants, regardless of test scores or GPA. At selective colleges, scores are a threshold, not a predictor.

Admissions Data

Overall Acceptance Rate11.5%
Middle 50% SAT Scores (25th – 75th)1470 – 1560
Middle 50% ACT Composite (25th – 75th)33 – 35

Federal Net Price by Income

Average annual cost paid by federal aid recipients across tuition, fees, room, and board, minus all grant and scholarship aid awarded.

$0 – $30,000$11,284/ yr
$30,001 – $48,000$9,811/ yr
$48,001 – $75,000$14,923/ yr
$75,001 – $110,000$23,311/ yr
$110,000+$58,570/ yr
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Decision brief / student-controlled record

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Planning estimate / College Scorecard 2024-25

Cost and borrowing forecast

Estimated annual net price$14,923Federal net price for household income $48,001 – $75,000
4-year estimated cost$59,692Assumes the current annual estimate repeats
Projected funding gap$0After $22,000/yr family budget
Illustrative monthly payment$0If the full gap is borrowed for 10 years at 6.5%