Just released: Tufts University’s acceptance rate

See highlights from Tufts University’s official announcement below:

Tufts this week sent letters of acceptance for the undergraduate Class of 2027, sustaining a highly selective admissions program focused on building a talented and diverse student population.

J.T. Duck, dean of undergraduate admissions for the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering, reported a 9.5% acceptance rate, and summed up his impression of the incoming Jumbos as “exceptionally engaged, in the classroom and in their communities.”

“By virtue of their lived experiences, accomplishments, and aspirations, these students will positively influence the Tufts community,” he said. “They shared stories about building inclusive communities, about political involvement, about entrepreneurial ventures. We heard from students who were leaders in athletics and the arts, in the sciences and engineering, in civic-minded causes. We look forward to welcoming to Tufts this class of extraordinary learners and doers.”

As reported in January, the Class of 2027 applicant pool exceeds 34,000 and is the university’s most compositionally diverse; it also set a new high for early decision applications. Applications to the School of Engineering and to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts also were the most ever received.

Demographic shifts nationwide show a decline in college-age students in the Northeast, Duck said, but Tufts continues to attract students from across the United States. While 28% of admitted students are from New England, 20% are from the West, 10% from the South, and 5% from the Southwest.

Highlights of the Admitted Class of 2027

Women comprise 56% of the admitted class, up from 55% last year, and men 42%. Four percent identify as non-binary, genderqueer, or preferred not to specify a gender identity. Women also continue to comprise the majority of students admitted to the School of Engineering at 52%.

Of those admitted students attending high schools with class rank, 91% are ranked in the top 10% of their class.

Students who will be the first in their family to graduate from a four-year college make up 11% of the class.

Of admitted U.S. students, 57% percent are students of color, up from 56% last year.  Black students represent 12% of the admitted class, Hispanic/Latinx students 14% percent (and 15% of admitted engineers), and Asian American students account for 21%. Another 11% percent of U.S. students are multiracial. White students make up 39% of the admitted class, while 3% did not provide race or ethnicity information.

Students affiliated with a college access organization, including QuestBridge, are 11% of the admitted class.

International students—foreign nationals who are not U.S. citizens—represent 11% of the class and 75 countries. The top countries for admitted students are China, India, Canada, South Korea, Turkey, Brazil, United Kingdom, and Singapore.

As in recent years, about 40% of admitted students did not submit SAT/ACT scores with their application.

TTA Takeaway: In addition to their impressive academic credentials, this year’s Tufts incoming class shares a commitment to “civic-minded causes” and community activism. The value of prioritizing high-impact extra-curriculars and civic engagement (versus passive volunteer work or club leadership) is clear.