Tufts University Admissions 2022

Tufts University admissions are quite stringent for undergraduate courses and lightly selective for graduate courses. The engineering program at the undergraduate level has an acceptance rate of 12% whereas the graduate engineering program has an acceptance rate of 52%. Know what other students are saying, here!

  • Programs: Tufts University admissions are offered to international students across 150 undergraduate majors and minors. Students get the chance to choose from around 80 graduate programs at Tufts University.  
  • Admission Deadlines and Decisions: The early decision 1 deadline of Tufts University is for Early November. Both early decision 2 and regular decision deadlines are for Early January. April 1 is the Tuft decision date 2022 for students applying under Regular decision applications.
  • Admission Requirements: The university requires 100 in TOEFL-IBT for admitting international students. In addition, 2-3 LOR, extracurricular activity achievements, portfolio (if required), and standardized test scores are also accepted. Students applying to the graduate programs might need CV or resume, and GRE or GMAT score.

Tufts University Admission Deadlines

International students are invited to submit their Tufts University admission application on Early Decision and Regular Decision basic all over the world. Mentioned below are the application deadlines for the programs offered by Tufts University.

Admission Event Deadline Notification Date
Early Decision 1 Early November  Mid- December 
Early Decision 2 Early January  Mid-February
Regular Decision Early January  By April 1
Transfer Admissions Mid- March  By Mid -June

Tufts University International Students Admission

Students from India and other Asian countries make up a large percentage of the international student population at Tufts University. The admission process for domestic and international candidates is quite similar. However, international applicants have to submit proof of English language proficiency and also undergo the immigration process to obtain a student visa to study in the USA.

Application Portal:

Application Fee:

Undergraduate Level: 75 USD

Graduate Level: Varies by program

How to Apply?

To apply for admissions, click here!

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Step 1: Submit your personal details. 

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Step 2: Fill in details about your family

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Step 3: Submit details about education 

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Step 4: Moving forward, Share details about extra-curriculum activities

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Step 5: Submit your written essay

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Application materials required for individual programs vary and have been discussed in detail further in this article.

English Proficiency Test Scores

Applicants from countries where English is not the official language are required to submit test scores for English proficiency exams like TOEFL and IELTS. Mentioned below is a list of exams accepted at Tufts University with the corresponding minimum scores expected

Test Name Minimum Score 
TOEFL-iBT 100+
IELTS 7.0+
PTE 68+
Duolingo 120+

Undergraduate students who have studied in an English instruction secondary school for at least 3 years may be exempted from submitting the above test scores. Graduate-level students who have earned an undergraduate degree from an English-speaking country may also be exempted.

Students who have been enrolled at an English-language, degree-granting institute, full time for over 2 years, in the USA, UK or any country where English is the official language are also considered for exemption.

USA Student Visa

The International Centre at Tufts University is responsible for issuing the student visa document (Form I-20/ DS-2019) to be used to obtain a visa to study in the USA from the nearest US embassy. Students are required to submit the following documents in order to receive their Form I-20/ DS-2019

  • Scanned Copy of Passport Identification Page
  • Financial Documents (Bank Statement/Scholarship Letter /Approved Loan/ Affidavit of Support)
  • F-1/ J-1 Forms (for transfer students only)

All visa documents are required to be uploaded to the ICentre Portal and are usually processed within 7-10 business days after the completed request has been submitted.

Explore: Reasons for USA Student Visa Rejection!

Tufts University Undergraduate Admissions

Tufts University offers an undergraduate degree in more than 90 academic offerings. The academic fields are Engineering, Health Care, Foreign language, Humanities, Natural Sciences, and other major and minor fields.

Application Portal: Common Application/ Coalition Application
Application Fee: USD 75
Admission Requirements:

  • Tufts University application
  • Academic high school transcripts
  • Completed Tufts short-answer questions
  • Academic and professional LOR
  • Senior secondary grades
  • English proficiency test scorecard
  • Art portfolio.
  • SAT or ACT score (Test-optional)
  • Interview
  • Arts & Maker Portfolio

Tufts University Graduate Admissions

Graduate-level programs at Tufts University usually conduct admissions twice a year during the fall and the spring semester. The admission procedure for different schools and different programs vary and has been discussed below

Where to Apply: Online Application
Application Fee: Varies by program
Admission Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • Prodessional and academic LOR
  • English proficiency test scores
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement
  • Essay.

Mentioned below are the specific admission requirements for 5 graduate-level programs offered at Tufts University

Requirements MS- Computer Engineering MS- Electrical Engineering Master of International Business MS-Economics
Application Fee (non-refundable) 85 USD 85 USD 80 USD 85 USD
Official Transcripts Required Required Required Required
GMAT/ GRE Score Required Required Optional Required
Personal Statement Required Required 2 Required
3rd Optional
Required
Resume Required Required Required Required
LOR for USA 3 Required 3 Required 2 Required
3rd Optional
3 Required
Work Experience Not equired Not required Not required Not required
Admission Interview Not Required Not required Recommended Not required

Applicants may contact the office of graduate admissions at Tufts University at the Office of Graduate Admissions. All undergraduate applicants at Tufts University receive an admission decision by April 1. Admission decisions are announced via email on the student’s Application Portal. Graduate-level students are required to submit a non-refundable enrolment fee of 300 USD to confirm their admission to the university.

While seeking admission to one of the top universities in the USA, applicants must consider parameters like academic scores, cultural and personal background. It is essential that they take note of the average SAT and ACT scores achieved by the admitted students and make best efforts to fulfill the academic requirements and work upon enhancing their competencies.

FAQs

Ques. I haven't appeared for the TOEFL or other tests in the past. Can I take these tests after the Tufts University deadline?

Ans. Tufts University recommends submitting all test scores before the deadline but you may submit them after the deadline. You will need to send these scores direct to the University at the time of the test.

Ques. Has Tufts University any limitation to admit international students?

Ans. No. There is no number limit for international or any specific country. In the past 3 years, Tufts University has enrolled students from 62 different countries.

Ques. What if I don’t have SAT and ACT scores? Am I eligible for admission at Tufts University?

Ans. Tufts University has declared SAT and ACT scores optional for students.