Tufts University Acceptance Rate, SAT/ACT Scores

Tufts University is a private research university with an acceptance rate of 14.6%. To apply, students can use the Common Application, the Coalition Application, or the Questbridge Application. Tufts has an Early Decision program that can improve admission chances for students who are sure the university is their top choice school. Located in Medford, Massachusetts, about five miles from Boston, Tufts offers undergraduate degrees through both its School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering. Popular undergraduate majors span a wide range of disciplines from English to economics to art, and Tufts was awarded a chapter of  Phi Beta Kappa  for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences. Academics are supported by an impressive 8-to-1  student/faculty ratio.  The Tufts Jumbos compete in 28 varsity sports in the NCAA Division III and New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC). Considering applying to this highly selective school? Here are the Tufts admissions statistics you should know. Acceptance Rate During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, Tufts University had an acceptance rate of 14.6%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 14 students were admitted, making Tufts admissions process highly competitive. Admissions Statistics (2017-18) Number of Applicants 21,501 Percent Admitted 14.6% Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield) 49% SAT Scores and Requirements Tufts requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 34% of admitted students submitted SAT scores. SAT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile ERW 690 760 Math 720 790 ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing This admissions data tells us that most of Tufts admitted students fall within the top 7% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Tufts scored between 690 and 760, while 25% scored below 690 and 25% scored above 760. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 720 and 790, while 25% scored below 720 and 25% scored above 790. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1550 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Tufts. Requirements Tufts does not require the SAT writing section. Note that Tufts participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates. SAT Subject tests are not required for admission to Tufts. ACT Scores and Requirements Tufts requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2017-18 admissions cycle, 66% of admitted students submitted ACT scores. ACT Range (Admitted Students) Section 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Composite 32 35 This admissions data tells us that most of Tufts admitted students fall within the top 3% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Tufts received a composite ACT score between 32 and 35, while 25% scored above 35 and 25% scored below 32. Requirements Tufts does not require the ACT writing section. Note that Tufts participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all ACT test dates. GPA Tufts does not provide data about admitted students high school GPAs. Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph Tufts University Applicants Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph. Data courtesy of Cappex. The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Tufts University. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account. Admissions Chances Tufts University has a highly competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average SAT/ACT scores. However, Tufts has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. A strong application essay and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule. Applicants may also benefit from participating in an optional alumni interview. As can be seen in the graph, there are a lot of red dots (rejected students) and yellow dots (waitlisted students) hidden behind the green and blue throughout the graph. Many students with grades and test scores that were on target for Tufts University failed to get in, while other students were accepted with test scores and grades a little bit below the norm. Successful applicants to Tufts have more than good grades and test scores. They present themselves as accomplished three-dimension people who will contribute to the Tufts community in meaningful ways. All admissions data has been sourced from the National Center for Educational Statistics and Tufts University Undergraduate Admissions Office.