Tufts University

Admission at Tufts University

Tufts University admits about 10% of applicants, which makes it highly selective. Admission is holistic: four years of transcript and course rigor first, then essays and activities, then recommendations and test scores. At this admit rate a strong profile is a reach for everyone; the essays and the activities list are where the decision is made.

GCC applicants: international curricula (IB, American Diploma with APs, A-levels) are read in their own terms. English proficiency tests are usually waived for English-medium schools; check the university's waiver rule. Saudi students on a Ministry scholarship should confirm the programme is on the approved list before applying Early Decision.

Tufts University supplemental essays, 2026-27

1. Engagement with Tufts short answer75-150 words

   Please describe how you have learned about and engaged with Tufts during your college search process

2. Arts and Sciences favorite assignment100-200 words

   Tell us about one of your favorite school assignments in the past two years. What was the assignment and why did you enjoy it?

3. Engineering project short answer100-200 words

   Tell us about an engineering or science-related project that you have helped build, design, create, or iterate in the past two years. What was the project and what was your role?

4. BFA portfolio piece short answer100-200 words

   Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. What were the ideas you intended to explore, and how did those ideas inform the process of making the piece?

5. Combined Degree portfolio piece short answer100-200 words

   Tell us more about a specific piece in your portfolio. How did an academic course, project, or interest inspire the ideas that you explored in this piece? Or, how did making this piece influence your academic interests?

Every US applicant also writes the Common App personal statement: 650 words, seven prompts. Admitify's coach reads drafts line by line and never writes for the student.

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Politics / IR · Engineering · Liberal Arts