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TUFTS UNIVERSITY

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  • Medford, MA 02155
  • OPEID College Code: 00221900
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  • General Phone: (617) 628-5000
  • President: Lawrence Bacow
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 10,252
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  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
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  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
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  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
  • Grants Medical Degree
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Majority Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6,3328,71015,042
Number Granted Admission (%)1,885 (30%)2,110 (24%)3,995 (27%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)638 (34%)676 (32%)1,314 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam11688%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading680750
SAT ® Math680790
SAT ® Writing680760
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving27%11%21%38%
Avg Amount Receiving$6,975$6,421$3,830$25,236
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.8%0.8%0.3%
Number in Default10119
Number in Repayment1,2291,2892,550
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$40,342$38,840$36,700
In-State Tuition and Fees$40,342$38,840$36,700
Out of State Tuition and Fees$40,342$38,840$36,700
Books and Supplies$800$800$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,746$10,518$10,160
Other Expenses$1,242$1,242$1,240
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$53,130$51,400$48,900
In-State$53,130$51,400$48,900
Out of State$53,130$51,400$48,900
Off Campus
In-District$41,142$39,640$37,500
In-State$41,142$39,640$37,500
Out of State$41,142$39,640$37,500
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,142$39,640$37,500
In-State$41,142$39,640$37,500
Out of State$41,142$39,640$37,500
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture Degree-16--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-786-
Biotechnology Degree----
Molecular Biology Degree--2-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration, Other Degree--15-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Degree-109-
Computer Science Degree-8--
 
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other Degree--67-
Teacher and Professional Development, Other Degree-4734-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree--4-
Chemical Engineering Degree-254-
Civil Engineering Degree-3117-
Computer Engineering Degree-10--
Electrical Engineering Degree-1721-
Engineering Degree-13--
Engineering Physics Degree-1--
Engineering Science Degree-6--
Engineering, Other Degree-5--
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree-5--
Industrial Engineering Degree--3-
Mechanical Engineering Degree-5222-
 
Engineering Technology
Biomedical Technology Degree-118-
Engineering and Industrial Management Degree--35-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-763-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area Studies, Other Degree-2--
Asian Civilization Studies Degree-1--
Italian Studies Degree----
Latin American Studies Degree----
Near and Middle Eastern Studies Degree-1--
Russian Studies Degree----
United States Studies Degree-20--
Womens Studies Degree-5--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Ancient Greek Language and Literature Degree----
Chinese Language and Literature Degree-3--
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other Degree-7--
French Language and Literature Degree-61-
German Language and Literature Degree-15-
Japanese Language and Literature Degree-10--
Latin Language and Literature Degree----
Russian Language and Literature Degree-2--
Spanish Language and Literature Degree-25--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree-105-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Advanced Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other Degree10-1-
Advanced General Dentistry Degree12-1-
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Degree-1--
Dental Clinical Sciences Degree--5-
Endodontics, Endodontology Degree6---
Environmental Health Degree----
Health Services Degree8---
Health Services Administration Degree----
International Public Health, International Health Degree----
Medical Scientist Degree--5-
Occupational Therapy Degree--38-
Oral, Maxillofacial Surgery Degree2---
Pediatric Dentistry, Pedodontics Degree17-3-
Periodontics, Periodontology Degree6-2-
Prosthodontics, Prosthodontology Degree4---
Public Health, Other Degree--100-
 
History
History Degree-464-
History, Other Degree--3-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree-59--
Museology, Museum Studies Degree--6-
Nutrition Sciences Degree--58-
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Degree-12--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
International Law and Legal Studies Degree--13-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree-345-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-1614-
Religious Studies Degree-1--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-114-
Geology and Earth Science Degree-5--
Physics Degree-113-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree-23--
Educational Psychology Degree16-16-
Psychology Degree-826-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Policy Degree--23-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree-11--
Archaeology Degree-31-
Economics Degree-11110-
International Relations and Affairs Degree-152223-
Political Science Degree-93--
Social Sciences, Other Degree-36--
Sociology Degree-26--
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree--35-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree-2112-
Drama Degree-111-
Music Degree-813-
Art Studies Degree-10320-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,252
    • Undergraduate: 5,164 Graduate: 5,088
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 4,680 Female: 5,572
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,507 Female: 2,657
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 2,173 Female: 2,915
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 9,397 Part-Time: 855
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,111 Part-Time: 53
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,286 Part-Time: 802
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien1,00810%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian--
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown1,45314%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18710.7%
Ages 18-192,41824%
Ages 20-212,36223%
Ages 22-241,80118%
Ages 25-292,38023%
Ages 30-348188%
Ages 35-391231%
Ages 40-491802%
Ages 50-65910.9%
Age Over 6530.03%
Age Unknown50.05%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees4,3313,526805
Faculty Status1,279823456
Tenured Faculty3593518
Graduate Assistants1,137-1,137
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,238793445
Primarily Instruction610281329
Primarily Research17770107
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial32131011
Other Professionals1,4201,271149
Technical and/or Paraprofessional1,3521,152200
Clerical And Secretarial679552127
Skilled Crafts5252-
Service and/or Maintenance23822810
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$98,426 (453)$105,408 (281)$87,021 (172)
Professor$128,485 (174)$131,314 (131)$119,864 (43)
Associate Professor$95,834 (120)$99,491 (68)$91,052 (52)
Assistant Professor$74,235 (77)$75,344 (45)$72,674 (32)
Instructor$57,333 (3)$57,333 (3)- (-)
Lecturer$61,300 (79)$61,455 (34)$61,183 (45)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$110,787 (183)$115,997 (103)$104,078 (80)
Professor$146,143 (47)$148,190 (32)$141,778 (15)
Associate Professor$109,770 (42)$112,258 (25)$106,112 (17)
Assistant Professor$94,978 (87)$97,699 (42)$92,437 (45)
Instructor$75,971 (7)$73,950 (4)$78,667 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,188 (636)$102,592 (384)$86,429 (252)
Professor$126,590 (221)$129,338 (163)$118,865 (58)
Associate Professor$94,273 (162)$97,437 (93)$90,010 (69)
Assistant Professor$76,079 (164)$77,562 (87)$74,403 (77)
Instructor$60,712 (10)$59,146 (7)$64,365 (3)
Lecturer$61,300 (79)$61,455 (34)$61,183 (45)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's TeamsCoed Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes97647441389
Baseball2727--
Basketball271413-
All Track Combined264129135-
Fencing15-15-
Field Hockey23-23-
Football7575--
Golf77--
Ice Hockey2929--
Lacrosse724824-
Rowing1073770-
Soccer452520-
Softball15-15-
Squash281414-
Swimming and Diving935340-
Tennis271611-
Volleyball14-14-
Sailing89--89
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$37,353$38,738$45,639
Assistant Coaches-$7,342$3,476$2,500
 
Coaches
All Coaches7438342
Baseball33--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches22--
Basketball633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
All Track Combined1055-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches844-
Fencing2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Field Hockey2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Football88--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches77--
Golf11--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches----
Ice Hockey22--
Head Coaches11--
Assistant Coaches11--
Lacrosse532-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches321-
Rowing633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Soccer633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Softball3-3-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches2-2-
Squash422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Swimming and Diving633-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches422-
Tennis422-
Head Coaches211-
Assistant Coaches211-
Volleyball2-2-
Head Coaches1-1-
Assistant Coaches1-1-
Sailing4-22
Head Coaches2-11
Assistant Coaches2-11
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 96%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students91%
 
By Gender
Male90%
Female92%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien89%
Unknown96%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less85%
5 Years89%
6 Years91%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape64
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary3321
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape85
Robbery-3
Aggravated Assault11
Burglary4332
Arson-1
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