Tufts 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$63,000

Cost of attendance at Tufts University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$63,000

Cost of attendance at Tufts University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Tufts University was $31,630. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Tufts

Tufts net price calculator

$31,630

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Tufts for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$31,630	$1,090 (3%)	$8,299	$8,970	$15,050	$26,122	$55,841
2021	$32,720	$6,440 (25%)	$8,122	$7,987	$19,827	$28,622	$55,083
2020	$26,280	$545 (2%)	$5,267	$6,516	$13,525	$27,430	$51,038
2019	$26,825	$2,624 (9%)	$4,679	$8,616	$14,676	$25,602	$50,333
2018	$29,449	$1,373 (5%)	$6,629	$13,734	$20,510	$27,185	$48,397
2017	$28,076	$1,100 (4%)	$9,222	$10,377	$18,872	$26,973	$47,538
2016	$26,976	$873 (3%)	$5,954	$12,005	$17,105	$26,404	$46,239
2015	$26,103	$993 (4%)	$10,574	$8,716	$17,578	$24,260	$45,217
2014	$27,096	--	$10,325	$10,238	$19,711	$26,268	$44,777

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Tufts University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$81,700	$2,700 (3%)	$63,000	$17,700	$1,000
2021	$79,000	$2,800 (4%)	$60,862	$17,138	$1,000
2020	$76,200	$2,700 (4%)	$58,578	$16,622	$1,000
2019	$73,500	$2,900 (4%)	$56,382	$16,118	$1,000
2018	$70,600	$2,410 (4%)	$54,318	$15,482	$800
2017	$68,190	$2,289 (3%)	$52,430	$14,960	$800
2016	$65,901	$2,501 (4%)	$50,604	$14,497	$800
2015	$63,400	$2,400 (4%)	$48,643	$13,957	$800
2014	$61,000	$2,200 (4%)	$46,598	$13,602	$800
2013	$58,800	--	$44,666	$13,334	$800

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Tufts provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 4,100 dormitories available to its students at $8,832 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Tufts is $981 per month.
Does Tufts provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Tufts for one academic year is $7,378, which works out to $820 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Tufts estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Tufts estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,490

If living off-campus, with family: $8,100

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,490
How much is Tufts application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $85 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Tufts offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Tufts University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$2,055	$1,799
For out-of-state students	$2,055	$1,799

Housing and Meal

Tufts University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Tufts University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,378	$8,832	N/A	99	4,100
2021	$7,114	$8,516	N/A	99	4,070
2020	$6,866	$8,220	N/A	99	3,976
2019	$6,626	$7,934	N/A	99	3,789
2018	$6,396	$7,658	N/A	99	3,735
2017	$6,174	$7,392	N/A	99	3,657
2016	$5,960	$7,134	N/A	99	3,576

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Tufts University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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