Admissions Overview
From Tufts
At Tufts, individuals from around the world come together to form a community of kind, intellectually curious, and engaged peers who challenge and encourage each other. In fact, Tufts’ undergraduate students arrive on our campus from 52 states and territories and more than 90 countries. Our admissions team is committed to recruiting and enrolling students with the potential and motivation to change the world.
We review applications contextually and individually through two lenses: 1.) academic potential and intellectual curiosity and 2.) experiences and perspectives. Through our application process, we seek to understand your lived experiences, your academic background and preparation, and your potential to contribute to an active, residential university community.
Coalition Colleges
Tufts is a Coalition Member College, which means they have completed a vigorous vetting process from the Coalition for College to ensure that they “provide substantial support to lower-income, under-resourced and/or first-generation students; offer responsible student financial aid; and demonstrate a commitment to student graduation.” That also means you can apply to Tufts via the Coalition Application. The Coalition Application makes it easy to obtain application fee waivers if you qualify. It’s also a great way to discover other colleges that have demonstrated a strong commitment to affordability and strong student outcomes.
Does Tufts have a supplemental essay?
Yes, applicants to Tufts University will have to write a supplemental essay in order to complete their application. Luckily, we have a guide to help you through that essay prompt and stand out in the application process.
Tufts Supplemental Essay Guide
Is Tufts test-optional?
Tufts University is test-optional, which means that it does not require applicants to submit their SAT or ACT scores. That means that some students will submit their test scores and others will not. If you choose not to submit your ACT or SAT score, the admissions officers will weigh your grades, extracurricular activities, essays, and interviews more heavily. If you are not sure whether you should submit your standardized test scores, our guide on submitting scores to test-optional schools can help.
What SAT/ACT score do you need to get into Tufts University?
Colleges use standardized tests like the SAT and ACT as one of many factors to determine their admissions decisions. A high score on one of these tests does not guarantee admission to a college, and a low score does not guarantee rejection. However, the majority of accepted applicants to Tufts University receive between a 33 and a 35 on their ACT, or a 1435 and a 1545 on their SAT.
Can students submit their SAT or ACT Superscore to Tufts?
Yes, applicants can submit their SAT or ACT Superscore when they apply to Tufts University. You should be able to find your superscore for either test on your student portal. Keep in mind that some colleges only allow Superscores for one of the two tests, so be sure to check their website for exact details on the Superscore policy.
Regular Decision
Early Decision I
Early Decision II
What is the application deadline at Tufts?
Students must apply by January 6 to enroll at Tufts during the fall semester. Remember that college applications involve many pieces, including essays, a transcript, letters of recommendation, and more. Be sure to start your application as soon as you can to make sure you have enough time to make it as compelling as possible.
At Tufts students also have the opportunity to apply Early Decision. In order to take advantage of this option, you’ll have to have your application in by November 4.
You can also choose to apply Early Decision II, with a later deadline of January 6.
Should I apply Regular or Early Decision to Tufts?
Applying to Tufts with Early Decision can be a great decision if you are 100% sure you want to go there. You’ll find out your admissions decision earlier than other students, and some data shows that you may help your admissions chances. However, you should keep in mind that Early Decision is binding. If you do get into the school, you won’t be able to change your mind later. If there is any doubt in your mind, you should apply Early Action or Regular Decision instead.
Read more: All you need to know about Early Action vs Early Decision
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