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9.7%Acceptance
$67,844Tuition
6,804Students
93%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$83,214Earnings
#9 in MassachusettsPrivate nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalResearch UniversityNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$67,844
Out-of-State Tuition
$67,844
Average Net Price
$35,435
Students Receiving Financial Aid
11.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$17,660
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,660
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,504
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$172/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
91.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
19.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
11.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $10,526
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,995
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,963
$75,001 – $110,000 $26,964
$110,001+ $53,400

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Cost Overview

Most Tufts families pay far less than the $86,504 sticker price. The average net cost drops to $35,435 after aid. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $10,526 annually, while those making over $110,000 face $53,400 per year. Over four years, costs range from $42,000 to $213,600 depending on family income.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $16,250, translating to $172 monthly payments. That burden feels manageable against median earnings of $83,214 ten years out. The school maintains a 91.37% loan repayment rate. Only 11.58% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the affluent student body. Just 19.09% take federal loans at all.

Wealthy families get the smallest discount here, paying nearly full price. Low-income students who gain admission receive generous aid packages that make this top education surprisingly affordable.

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