First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 2, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 4, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 4, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: admissions.tufts.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Tufts University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 | |
| Biology | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of BIO 13 & 15 or BIO | 14 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | 10 Earns the equivalent of CHEM 0001 and 0002 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0001 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of PSY 0001 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0021 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of BIO 0007 |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 4 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 | |
| Calculus AB | 5 | 4 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 4 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 | |
| Calculus BC | 5 | 8 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0032 and 0034 | |
| Biology | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of BIO 13 & 15 or BIO | 14 credits |
| Chemistry | 5 | 10 Earns the equivalent of CHEM 0001 and 0002 | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0001 | |
| Physics 1 | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0001 | |
| Psychology | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of PSY 0001 | |
| Statistics | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of MATH 0021 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of BIO 0007 | |
| Physics 2 | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0002 | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 3 Course equivalent awarded through the…3 Course equivalent awarded through the Anthropology Department | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 2 | Place out of 1 semester of Spanish coursework | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Place out of 2 semesters of Spanish coursework | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | Place out of 3 semesters of Spanish coursework | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | Place out of 4 semesters of Spanish coursework | |
| Art History | 4 | 3 | |
| Music Theory | 5 | See Department for placement | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | Place out of 3 semesters of Chinese coursework | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | Place out of 4 semesters of Chinese coursework | |
| Computer Science | 4 | 3 Credit awarded for either COMP A or CSP. If…3 Credit awarded for either COMP A or CSP. If both exams are taken, only one credit is awarded. Does not satisfy Engineering course requirements. | |
| Computer Science | 4 | 3 Earns the equivalent of COMP 0005 | |
| Economics | 5 | 3 Awarded for either Macroeconomics or Microeconomics exams | |
| Economics | 5 | 7 With both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics…7 With both Macroeconomics and Microeconomics exams, place out of EC 0005 | |
| English | 4 | 3 For either English exam, place out of ENG 0001 | |
| English | 5 | 3 For either AP English exam, exempt from…3 For either AP English exam, exempt from First-Year Writing Requirement | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Place out of 3 semesters of French coursework | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | Place out of 4 semesters of French coursework | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 4 1 Humanities credit | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 4 Place out of 5 semesters of French coursework | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Place out of 3 semesters of German coursework | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Place out of 4 semesters of German coursework | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 4 1 Humanities credit | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 4 Place out of 5 semesters of German coursework | |
| History | 4 | 3 Maximum of 2 course equivalents awarded for AP…3 Maximum of 2 course equivalents awarded for AP History exams, if multiple exams are taken | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Place out of 2 semesters or Italian coursework | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | Place out of 3 semesters of Italian coursework | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | Place out of 4 semesters of Italian coursework | |
| Latin | 5 | 3 Place out of 3 semesters of Latin coursework | |
| Latin | 5 | 4 1 Humanities credit | |
| Physics (E) | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0012 | |
| Physics C (E) | 5 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0012 | |
| Physics C (M) | 4 | 5 Earns the equivalent of PHY 0011 | |
| Political Science | 4 | 3 Either Government exam may be taken for a…3 Either Government exam may be taken for a maximum of one course equivalent. | |
| Studio Art | 4 | 4 |
Source: admissions.tufts.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 177 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 148 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 140 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 98 |
| Art/Art Studies | 97 |
| Experimental Psychology | 74 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 72 |
| Biopsychology | 69 |
Show the other 50 majors
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 57 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 54 |
| Political Science and Government | 51 |
| Biochemistry | 51 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 37 |
| English Language and Literature | 34 |
| Cognitive Science | 32 |
| Mathematics | 29 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| History | 29 |
| Clinical Psychology | 24 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 23 |
| Child Development | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | 23 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| Philosophy | 18 |
| Environmental Studies | 18 |
| Data Science | 17 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 14 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Architecture | 9 |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | 9 |
| Computer Engineering | 9 |
| Music | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 6 |
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Astrophysics | 4 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Engineering | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 |
| Archeology | 2 |
| Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| French Studies | 1 |
| Architectural Engineering | 1 |
| Engineering Science | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chemical Physics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Tufts University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #11 for Environmental engineeringof 50 colleges
- #14 for Public healthof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Basketball, Fencing, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, NESCAC
Sailing
ROTC
Air Force, Army, Navy
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 12% of women in sororities · 12% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.3 of 20
Elevation
66 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
23°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,790 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Lesley University2 mi
- Harvard University2 mi
- Cambridge College3 mi
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology4 mi
- Boston University4 mi
- Fisher College4 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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