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Tufts at a Glance

Location:
Medford, MA
Setting:
Suburban
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$40,342
Out-of-State Tuition:
$40,342
Room & Board:
$11,268
Full-Time Undergrads:
5,105
Part-Time Undergrads:
57
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.tufts.edu
Admissions Website:
admissions.tufts.edu
Financial Aid Website:
uss.tufts.edu/finaid
Application Deadline:
January 3
Acceptance Rate:
24 %
Admission Difficulty:
Very Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2030–2260
Average ACT Scores:
30–33

Best Things

  • The Library roof (you'll understand when you get here)
  • Getting to know your professors
  • A cappella
  • Spring Fling
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

  • Being referred to as "Jumbo" all the time
  • Walking uphill to class
  • Trying to make brown and blue match
  • Parking tickets
  • More worst things . . .

Most Popular Majors

  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Health Care
  • International Studies and Government
  • International Relations and National Security Studies
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Most students who make the decision to attend Tufts are happy with their experience. Overall, Tufts has so many programs and activities, it’s impossible for one student to take advantage of everything the school has to offer in four short years, but since there are so many different types of students at Tufts all with different interests, there is definitely something for everyone. The biggest complaint coming from the students seems to be adjusting to the new lifestyle and environment, whether at the school itself or the Boston area in general.

The Tufts experience goes far beyond the classroom, and provides students easy access to the ideal academic and social surroundings. The combination of school opportunities and local culture give Tufts its own distinctive flavor that allows students to grow in ways they never could have imagined. Most of the negative experiences that Tufts students gripe about are also good growth experiences, such as dealing with the weather or actually having to get around without a car. Ultimately, graduates are proud of their education and their school. Students who graduate from Tufts enter the real world focused, confident, and prepared to face even the toughest challenges that the workplace can throw at them. The many successful Tufts alumni can attest to this.

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Drug Safety at Tufts University

laurenschenker

Psychology '14

3.8
B+

Existent but Not in Your Face

You will find alcohol and drugs present at Tufts, especially on the weekends, but not to a great extent. There are students who like to smoke out near the dorms and/or on the library roof, but TUPD will write you up if you're highly conspicuous. I would not say that there is a marked "drug culture" at Tufts but just like at any college, there are people who frequent that scene.

May 01, 2012

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Guys & Girls at Tufts University

beanpulp

Computer Science '14

5.0
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Guys And Girls

They're all pretty awesome people. Most people have the cleverest sense of humor and are so different it is hard to generalize. You'll find someone you'll love being around. Most people here are normal-looking, which should be the norm for people in general. Like in the real world, most people are not model-worthy nor funny-looking.

Apr 30, 2012

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Computers at Tufts University

beanpulp

Computer Science '14

5.0
A+

Plenty of Computers Available

Eaton Hall has a good amount of both macs and pcs. Each computer also has photo editing programs (ex: photoshop), music editing, and much more. Nearly every hall have a small computer lab.

Apr 30, 2012

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User rating for Tufts University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 381 user reviews.

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