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Academics

Quick Stats

Student-Faculty Ratio 9:1
Full-Time Student Population 9,254
Part-Time Student Population 806
Full-Time Instructional Faculty 640
Part-Time Instructional Faculty 305
Total FT Faculty 829
Faculty with Terminal Degree 95%
Average Faculty Salary $99,566
Full-Time Retention Rate 97%
Transfer-Out Rate 5%
Graduation Rate 91%
Programs/Majors Offered 93
Average Course Load 4–5 courses
Academic/Career Counseling? Yes
Remedial Services? No
Class Sizes
  • Fewer than 20 Students: 75%
  • 20 to 49 Students: 21%
  • 50 or More Students: 4%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

As a top-tier school, Tufts has an excellent faculty and academics that are some of the real newsmakers in modern philosophy, medicine, chemistry, and psychology. Classes are exactly what the students make of them, and for the most part, so are the relationships with faculty. Students generally find Tufts’ professors approachable, knowledgeable, and easy-going. Office hours are an excellent time to get to know a professor and find out about research opportunities and possible internships, as well as to get some extra ideas outside of the classroom setting.

As for the classes, there are so many options that each semester starts with a “shopping period.” Shopping for classes at Tufts is like shopping for a car. What you choose to take depends strongly on the subject and the instructor. Some professors are Porsches or convertibles, and of course, there are always a few lemons. Don’t be afraid to drop a class during the add-drop period if the professor bores you to tears because there are plenty of other really exciting professors. With such a top-notch faculty, it’s important to talk to friends, upperclassmen, and even other faculty members to figure out what courses and teachers are best suited to your taste. Tufts’ professors are really just grown-up students, and if you take the opportunity to get to know them outside of class, you will really enhance your college experience.

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Academics at Tufts University

beoptomistic

Psychology '15

4.6
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Academics

A lot of the professors are typically very helpful. Office hours are an amazing invention. Being pre-med is difficult but I never feel that I am doing loads more work then people...especially those who take languages. I am very lucky to go to school with this academic valor. I don't care what people say about how we are not an ivy league, everyone here is very intelligent and will clearly go far in life.

Mar 05, 2012

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neilschmeil

International Relations and National Security Studies '14

4.2
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Good International Relations Program

Tufts is known for its IR program. There are some very good professors and interesting classes. It's unfortunate that Tufts doesn't have a business major, although the Entrepreneurial Leadership Studies minor is a unique and incredibly helpful program that can get you connections to the right people and give you invaluable experience.

Feb 04, 2012

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Jumbro52

Philosophy '14

5.0
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Difficult, but worthwhile.

The workload here is exceedingly laborious, and the classes are very competitive; especially science courses. However, professors are very accessible and genuinely care about their students.

Jan 11, 2012

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User rating for Tufts University - Academics is 4.6 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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Facts

Instructional Programs Occupational: No
Academic: Yes
Continuing Professional: Yes
Recreational/Avocational: No
Adult Basic Remedial: No
Secondary (High School): No
Special Credit Opportunities Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Life Experience Credits: No
AP Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 4 or 5
IB Test Score Requirements Possible credit for scores of 5, 6 or 7
Undergraduate Schools/Divisions
  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • School of Engineering
Degrees Awarded
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Doctorate - Professional practice
  • Doctorate - Research/scholarship
  • Master's degree
  • Post-bachelor's certificate
  • Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
  • Dentistry: 3%
  • Economics and Econometrics: 2%
  • International Relations and National Security Studies: 7%
  • Medicine: 2%
Special Study Options
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Best Places to Study
  • Campus Center
  • President’s Lawn (weather permitting)
  • Tisch Library
Did You Know?
  • You can take a class on anything from bugs to massage therapy in the Experimental College and get full credit.
  • You can create and teach your own class to freshmen in your junior or senior year.
  • The most popular class is Introduction to Yiddish Literature, taught by former Provost Sol Gittleman.

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Name
Chris Cote
Hometown
Ipswich, MA
Major
International Relations

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