University
Medford, Massachusetts, United States
Source: Tufts University Common Data Set 2025-2026 · Retrieved 2026-08-31
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Engineering
Biopsychology
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Biotechnology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology
Cognitive Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computational Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Economics
Social Sciences
Education, General
Education
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering Science
Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Engineering
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
History
History
Human Computer Interaction
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Nutrition Sciences
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Public Health
Health Professions and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Science, Technology and Society
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Sociology
Social Sciences
Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-03 — Early Decision I (binding). Notification Date: Mid-December. "If you are admitted through Early Decision, you have agreed to come to Tufts." Date confirmed on the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) version of the official Tufts checklist and deadlines page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260110073130/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Financial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-17 — Financial aid deadline for Early Decision I applicants: FAFSA and CSS Profile (including noncustodial parent CSS Profile) due for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tax returns/W-2s via IDOC due December 1. Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2026-01-15 (Financial aid deadline for Early Decision II applicants: FAFSA and CSS Profile (including noncustodial parent CSS Profile) due for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tax returns/W-2s via IDOC due February 2.); 2026-02-02 (Financial aid deadline for Regular Decision applicants: FAFSA and CSS Profile (including noncustodial parent CSS Profile) due for the 2026-2027 academic year. Tax returns/W-2s via IDOC due February 17.).
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsRegular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Regular Decision. Notification Date: By April 1. Date confirmed on the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) version of the official Tufts checklist and deadlines page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260110073130/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Early decision II · 2025–2026
2026-01-05 — Early Decision II (binding). Notification Date: Early February. Date confirmed on the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) version of the official Tufts checklist and deadlines page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260110073130/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Required · Engineering first-year applicants
Tell us about an engineering or science-related project that you have helped build, design, create, or iterate in the past two years. What was the project and what was your role?
Limit: 200 words — Verbatim prompt recorded from the official first-party source.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Required · Applicants to the School of Arts & Sciences or the School of Engineering
Using a specific example or two, tell us about a way that you contributed to building a collaborative and/or inclusive community.
Limit: 250 words — One of three prompts; applicants respond to one in 200-250 words. From the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) short-answer questions page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Required · All first-year applicants
“I am applying to Tufts because…” or “I am applying to SMFA at Tufts because...”
Limit: 250 words — Required sentence-completion short answer: "In addition, we will ask all applicants to complete one of these sentences in 250 words or less." Non-SMFA applicants use the "I am applying to Tufts because…" stem; SMFA at Tufts applicants use the "I am applying to SMFA at Tufts because..." stem. From the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) short-answer questions page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Required · Applicants to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts
Art has the power to disrupt our preconceptions, shape public discourse, and imagine new ways of being in the world. What are the ideas you’d like to explore in your work?
Limit: 250 words — SMFA applicants respond to this single prompt in 200-250 words. From the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) short-answer questions page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Required · Applicants to the School of Arts & Sciences or the School of Engineering
It’s cool to love learning. What excites your intellectual curiosity and why?
Limit: 250 words — One of three prompts; applicants respond to one in 200-250 words. From the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) short-answer questions page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Required · Applicants to the School of Arts & Sciences or the School of Engineering
How have the environments or experiences of your upbringing – your family, home, neighborhood, or community – shaped the person you are today?
Limit: 250 words — One of three prompts; applicants respond to one in 200-250 words. From the archived 2025-2026 (Class of 2030) short-answer questions page.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Tufts first-year applicants must answer two Tufts-specific supplemental writing prompts; exact current-cycle questions are delivered in the live application.
Application fee · Required
Value: 75
"$75 USD Application Fee or Fee Waiver."
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Fee waiver · Optional
"Applicants automatically receive an application fee waiver based on responses to prompts in the application, or may choose to request one."
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Teacher evaluations · Required
Value: 1
"Teacher Recommendation from a core academic teacher in English, mathematics, natural or physical science, history or social science, or world language."
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Counselor recommendation · Required
"Counselor/School Official Recommendation."
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Personal essay · Required
Personal essay submitted as part of the Common Application or Coalition Application by Scoir.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Supplemental essays · Required
Value: 2
"Responses to the Tufts Short-Answer Questions." Two required short-answer questions that vary by program.
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Interview · Optional
Optional Alumni Interview listed among optional application components.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Portfolio · Required
"Visual Art Portfolio: Required for applicants to the BFA or BFA+BA/BS Combined Degree programs at SMFA at Tufts." Submitted via the Digital Portfolio tab on the Applicant Status Page.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Secondary school report · Required
Official high school transcript(s) from all secondary schools attended, submitted with the Secondary School Report.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Midyear report · Required
Senior year grades are required.
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/English proficiency · Required
English Proficiency Test Scores are required for international applicants (listed as a required application component for international students).
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/CSS Profile · Required
Financial-aid applicants file the CSS Profile (administered by the College Board) for the 2026-2027 academic year; a noncustodial parent CSS Profile is also required.
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsFAFSA · Required
Financial-aid applicants who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents file the 2026-2027 FAFSA. International and undocumented students do not complete the FAFSA.
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsOther · Required
Financial-aid applicants submit signed federal tax returns, W-2 forms (including all schedules and business tax returns if applicable), and other documents through the College Board IDOC Service.
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsOfficial source · supports financial_aid_url
Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/sat-and-act-tests/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://web.archive.org/web/20260110073130/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports essay_prompts
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/applying-to-tufts/checklist-and-deadlines/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://web.archive.org/web/20260106231738/https://admissions.tufts.edu/apply/short-answer-questions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://students.tufts.edu/financial-services/undergrad-aid/prospectiveadmitted-students/apply-aid-prospective-undergraduate-studentsRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/institutional-informationRetrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://admissions.tufts.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?168148Retrieved 2026-06-10
