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Tufts University

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Everything you need to know about Tufts University

University Ranking

Rankings for Tufts University indicate that it is among the top universities nationally and internationally. It is ranked #182 globally and #40 nationally for 2021 by US News & World Report. Tufts University can rank among the top 500 universities worldwide and the top 100 universities in the USA. Statistics relating to admissions form the basis of national rankings. Since just 15% of applicants were accepted, Tufts University admissions are extremely competitive. Along with recommendation letters, additional requirements include excellent ACT or SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. As a result, any university's rank range will lower the admission rate.

According to THE - University Ranking 2021, Tufts University is ranked #155. THE rankings have changed significantly over time. Starting with a ranking of #135 in 2017, they rose to #169 in 2018 and dropped by 17 points in 2019. Tufts University is ranked #260 in the QS - World University Rankings for 2021, down 7 places from 2020. Additional QS ranking criteria are provided for Tufts University, including a faculty-student ratio of 73.9, several citations per faculty member of 50.7, a percentage of international students at 35.7, an academic reputation of 19.6, and an overall score of 36.5.

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings151-200151-200151-200NANA
QS - World University Ranking243237253260275
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking169152139155172
US News & World Report - Global Universities179190190182198
US News & World Report - National University Ranking2727293028
Course Ranking

Over a hundred undergraduate courses and more than 75 different majors are available at Tufts University. THE routinely places its PG Engineering and Technology courses in the 251-300 level for four years. According to US News & World Report, PG Engineering and Technology has several disciplines that are among the top 50, including Biomedical Engineering (#41), Civil Engineering (#46), and Chemical Engineering (#47). THE has also placed Tufts University's PG Computer courses in the 501–600 range for 2021 rankings, which have been stable for three years. According to US News & World Report's ranking for 2021, the PG Computer Engineering course comes in at number 61.

Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Engineering and TechnologyNA451-500451-500451-500NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering Rankings351-400401-450401-450451-500NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering251-300251-300251-300251-300251-300
US News & World Report - Biomedical Engineering PGNANANA4145
US News & World Report - Chemical Engineering PGNANANA4752
US News & World Report - Civil Engineering PGNANANA4657
US News & World Report - Electrical Engineering PGNANANA7566
US News & World Report - Mechanical Engineering PGNANANA6563
Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By2019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science501-600501-600501-600501-600
US News & World Report - Computer Engineering PGNANA6162
Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Mathematics Rankings301-400301-400NANANA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Physics Rankings201-300201-300201-300201-300NA
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings201-250151-200201-250151-200NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy Rankings251-300301-350301-350301-350NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings151-200201-250201-250201-250NA
QS - QS - Mathematics RankingsNA351-400451-500NANA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings176-200151-175126-150126-150201-250
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA126-150151-175201-250251-300
Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings101-150101-150101-150151-200NA
QS - Politics Rankings101-150151-200101-150151-200NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings251-300251-300251-300251-300301-400
Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings151-200151-200151-200101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings68798586101-125
US News & World Report - Best Graduate Medical Schools55NANA5251
Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By2021
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking201-300

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Webometrics - World

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US News

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Times Higher Education

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QS Rankings

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Times Higher Education

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QS Rankings

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US News

100

Webometrics - World

58

Webometrics - National

Scholarships

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2023-07-01

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₹1.15L

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2023-07-01

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₹1.16L

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2023-06-30

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₹18.36L

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2023-07-01

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₹1.16L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Tufts University
Where is Tufts University located?

Tufts University is located in Medford, USA

How much does it cost to study in Tufts University?

The average first year cost to study in Tufts University is INR 5268462

What is the acceptance rate for Tufts University?

Tufts University has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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