Tufts University Acceptance Rate
Medford, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 34,003
- Admitted
- 3,444
- Yield
- 50.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Tufts University's acceptance rate has fallen from 17.2% in 2014–15 to 10.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 19,074 to 34,003 (+78%) over that period.
Its 10.1% rate makes Tufts University more selective than about 98% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 90%.
Tufts University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 50.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 19,074 | 3,288 | 17.2% | 1,349 |
| 2015–16 | 19,063 | 3,069 | 16.1% | 1,360 |
| 2016–17 | 20,223 | 2,889 | 14.3% | 1,336 |
| 2017–18 | 21,101 | 3,147 | 14.9% | 1,410 |
| 2018–19 | 21,501 | 3,143 | 14.6% | 1,484 |
| 2019–20 | 22,766 | 3,404 | 15% | 1,612 |
| 2020–21 | 23,127 | 3,770 | 16.3% | 1,615 |
| 2021–22 | 31,198 | 3,566 | 11.4% | 1,800 |
| 2022–23 | 34,882 | 3,381 | 9.7% | 1,695 |
| 2023–24 | 34,003 | 3,444 | 10.1% | 1,739 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 18,598 | 1,905 | 10.2% |
| Men | 13,888 | 1,416 | 10.2% |
| Another gender | 1,357 | 123 | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 160 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 710–760 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 750–790 | |
| ACT Composite | 33–35 | 18% |
How Tufts University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Tufts University's acceptance rate?
Tufts University's acceptance rate is 10.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,444 admitted of 34,003 applicants).
Is Tufts University test optional?
Tufts University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Tufts University?
Tufts University received 34,003 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,444.
What SAT score do you need for Tufts University?
Admitted students at Tufts University typically scored 710–760 on SAT Reading/Writing and 750–790 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Tufts University getting harder to get into?
Tufts University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 17.2% in 2014–15 to 10.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.tufts.edu/.