This is Tufts. Intellectually Playful. Kind. Collaborative. Civically Engaged. Globally Minded.

While Tufts students are as multidimensional as the Hill they call home, these descriptors tend to define our community. Located just five miles outside of Boston, Tufts is a top research university where bright minds solve problems together.

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Academic Experience

The interdisciplinary offerings at Tufts mean you can pursue your interests within and across our three undergraduate schools, all led by inspiring faculty members eager to work with undergraduate students.

Majors & MinorsExplore our 150+ academic offerings, discover connections between disciplines, and turn curiosity into impact. Research OpportunitiesIn collaboration with professors, Tufts students ask and answer bold questions through research in the sciences, humanities, engineering, fine arts, and more. Study AbroadTufts inspires active citizens of the world, and more than 40% of Tufts students pursue a global education program.

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We believe that the cost of attending Tufts should not be a barrier to students and their families. That is why Tufts proudly meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, regardless of citizenship status. And with the Tufts Tuition Pact, U.S. undergraduates will attend Tufts tuition-free if their annual family income is under $150,000, with typical assets.

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Campus Culture

From championship-winning Division III teams, acclaimed a cappella groups, and 350+ student organizations — there's no shortage of things to do and ways to find where you belong.

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