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Tuition & Costs

Your Estimated Price

$55,274 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,998 tuition
$11,512 on campus room & board
$800 books
$964 fees

$55,274 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$41,998 tuition
$11,512 on campus room & board
$800 books
$964 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$27,082 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
48% of students receive aid
10% get federal aid ($5,822 avg)
21% get state aid ($602 avg)
39% get institn'l aid ($27,082 avg)
32% get loans ($5,749 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.42% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.42% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$14,822,700
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $28,726 39%
Federal Grant Aid $5,822 10%
Pell Grants $4,312 10%
Other Federal Grants $1,713 10%
Institution Grant Aid $27,082 39%
State Grant Aid $602 21%
Student Loans $5,749 32%
Federal Loans $3,991 31%
Other Loans $5,269 11%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: February 15
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: May 1
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: within 2 week(s) of notification
Does Tufts University offer...
Prepaid Tuition Plan? Yes
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
-
Medford, MA 02155-5555
(617) 628-5000
http://www.tufts.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,312
Out of State $1,312

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 2
  • Zachary from Los Gatos, CA
  • Nov-15-2012 I am a past student here

    Tufts is very expensive, and while the degree is reputable, your emotional well-being is challenge due to the frustrating academic and administrative environment that you need to navigate as a student.

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  • Kathleen
  • Jul-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Tufts is one of the most expensive institutions in the country. In terms of the quality of education, it is absolutely worth the buck. However, it is a liberal arts college, and many students leave without many marketable skills.

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  • 3
  • Gregory John from Somerville, MA
  • Jul-14-2011 I am a current student here

    At 50k + Tufts is one of the more expensive schools in the country. Despite being as expensive as the Ivies, you don't get that Ivy School credibility that comes along with the price. Disappointing? Yes. Worth it? A matter of opinion. I for one am tired of putting Ivies on that untouchable pedestal and have a hard time believing I am missing out on something by going to Tufts and not an Ivy. If you can handle paying for everything an Ivy has to offer minus the name then you've got yourself a college.

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