Tufts University accepts the Common Application, the Coalition Application powered by Scoir, and the QuestBridge Application. In addition to the personal statement, Tufts applicants are required to complete two Tufts short-answer questions. Applicants may also choose to have an optional alumni interview to help the Admissions office get to know them better.
Preparing Your Application
This website includes information for every type of applicant. Click through for specific application requirements and guidance for:
- First-Year Students
- Transfer Students
- International Students
- QuestBridge Students
- Undocumented Students
Tufts requests that all applicants adhere to the following deadlines:
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Notification Date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision I | November 4, 2024 | Mid-December |
| Early Decision II | January 6, 2025 | Early February |
| Regular Decision | January 6, 2025 | By April 1 |
| Transfer Admission | March 17, 2025 | May through mid-June |
Find a full guide to applying for financial aid, including financial aid deadlines, by clicking here.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions reserves the right to evaluate an application and make a final decision, even if all parts of the application have not been received. Requests to withdraw an application must be made by the applicant in writing.