More selective than 90% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
36% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Tufts University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Tufts University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Tufts University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 720 | 770 |
| SAT math | 750 | 790 |
| ACT composite | 33 | 35 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1470 | 1560 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Tufts University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 11% | 720–770 | 750–790 | 33–35 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 10% | 710–760 | 750–790 | 33–35 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Tufts University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Tufts University has the 7th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northeastern University | 5% | 91% | $30,915 |
| 4 | Williams College | 8% | 94% | $17,716 |
| 5 | Amherst College | 9% | 94% | $23,367 |
| 6 | Boston University | 11% | 89% | $24,402 |
| 7 | Tufts University | 11% | 94% | $39,998 |
| 8 | Wellesley College | 14% | 92% | $25,496 |
| 9 | Boston College | 16% | 91% | $41,704 |
| 10 | Babson College | 17% | 93% | $40,514 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | 18% | 87% | $38,782 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Tufts University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Tufts University admissions questions
What is the Tufts University acceptance rate?
Tufts University accepts 11% of applicants, about 1 in 9. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,444 of 34,003 applicants were admitted.
Does Tufts University require the SAT or ACT?
Tufts University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 36% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Tufts University?
The middle 50% of Tufts University enrolled first-year students scored 1470–1560 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Tufts University?
50% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,739 of 3,444).
Is Tufts University getting harder to get into?
Tufts University accepted 11% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 10% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; Tufts University's Common Data Set 2025-26; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Tufts University overview