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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		793
Faculty with Terminal Degree		95%
Average Faculty Salary		$96,188
Full-Time Retention Rate		96%
Transfer-Out Rate		4%
Graduation Rate		92%
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%

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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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neilschmeil

'14

International Relations and National Security Studies

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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

'14

Philosophy

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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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herbert182

'15

Economics

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professors are great

I don't know about the quality of all professors, but most are accessible and really seem to care that students learn and understand the material.

Dec 04, 2011

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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. Best Places to Study: Campus Center, President’s Lawn (weather permitting), Tisch Library

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