by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Tufts University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Tufts University were $70,704 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,558; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,146 |
| Fees | $1,558 |
| Total | $70,704 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Tufts University cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Tufts University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Tufts University comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Tufts University Financial Aid page for specifics.
The table below shows how tuition at Tufts University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $61,646 |
| Two Years Ago | $63,804 |
| One Year Ago | $66,358 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,146 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Tufts has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition climbed 4.2%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $73,674 next year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.92%, which puts the figure next year near $73,476.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $73,476 |
| In 2 Years | $76,356 |
| In 3 Years | $79,349 |
| In 4 Years | $82,460 |
| In 5 Years | $85,693 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $311,641.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Tufts University, head to the Tufts University Financial Aid page.
