TUFTS UNIVERSITY

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Tufts University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Medford, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

Medford, MA 02155-5555
Main Phone: (617) 628-5000
Web Site: www.tufts.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,818 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 541 male students and 737 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42.3% of the student body, while females made up 57.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (6)%, and Asian (13)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 26.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 610. One quarter of students scored at least 710.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 640 or higher. One fourth of students scored 720 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree
Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's
Doctor's Degree
First-Professional Degree
First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

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Architecture

General Architecture

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Education

Engineering

Engineering Technology And Technicians

Electromechanical Instrument Technology

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Interdisciplinary Studies

Life Sciences

Literature And Language

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Public Policy

School Accreditation

Tufts University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Tufts University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Tufts University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Football Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

AP credits
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,400
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 30,090
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 38,400

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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