| Location: | Northeast |
| Setting: | Large Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Jumbos |
Tufts University is a private research university in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. The university is home to the nation's oldest graduate school of international relations, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
In 1852, Tufts College was founded by Universalists who had for years worked to open a non-sectarian institution of higher learning. Charles Tufts donated the land for the campus on Walnut Hill, the highest point in Medford, saying that he wanted to set a "light on the hill." The name was changed to "Tufts University" in 1954, although the corporate name remains "the Trustees of Tufts College." After over a century as a small New England liberal arts college, the French-American nutritionist Jean Mayer became president of Tufts in the late 1970s and, through a series of rapid acquisitions, transformed the school into an international research university.
Tufts is organized into 10 schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France. The university emphasizes public service in all of its disciplines and is well-known for internationalism and its study abroad programs.
Charles Tufts was the donor of the land the university now occupies on the Medford-Somerville line. The twenty-acre plot, given to the Universalist church on the condition that it be used for a college, was valued at $20,000 and located on one of the highest hills in the Boston area, Walnut Hill. In 1852, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts chartered Tufts College. Having been one of the biggest influences in the establishment of the College, Hosea Ballou II became the first president in 1853.
P.T. Barnum was one of the earliest benefactors of Tufts College, and the Barnum Museum of Natural History was constructed in 1884 with funds donated by him. On April 14, 1975, fire gutted Barnum Hall; the collection housed in the building was completely lost, including numerous animal specimens, Barnum's desk and bust, and the stuffed hide of Jumbo the elephant.
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| Percent of Students International: | 10% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 37% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (New England Small College Ath Conf) Basketball (New England Small College Ath Conf) Baseball (New England Small College Ath Conf) Track (New England Small College Ath Conf) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 32,621 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 31,828 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 793 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 4,799 | 12% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,383 | 8% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 18,429 | 40% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,827 | 36% | |
Any Aid: |
50% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 28% (Most Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 95% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 660, Math: 670 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 740, Math: 740 |
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| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 24% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 27 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 32, Verbal: 33, Math: 32 |
| Application Fee: | $ 65.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question:
impressions about Tufts?
Im looking at several boston area schools, what would you say about Tufts? What have you heard? Compared to boston university? Its comparable to Cornell, one of the lower "ivies" isnt it? same acceptance rate i think.
20 months ago
Best Answer
I attend BU for my MA in CJ, and there have been deflation grading articles recently about the university, but I have not seen or had this happen. A few people I know have complained they cannot get above a B-, but they do not put in the time to influence their grade in a positive manner, as BU classes require a lot of dedication. I also know people who went to Tufts for undergrad and liked it, but it is VERY different then BU, as the type of people are different and the push of programs are different. I would probably look at the programs you are interested in and the type of classes required, as you might be more interested in one over the other just based on the type of classes as one school might have more of your type of learning style classes. Plan your college career around the program of your interest and your future, less according to its rank in society. Good luck and wish you the best in your choice, as they are both good schools!
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