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Tufts University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Tufts enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,660
Total Cost of Attendance	$88,300

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$11,284	$45,136
$30-48k	$9,811	$39,244
$48-75k	$14,923	$59,692
$75-110k	$23,311	$93,244
$110k+	$58,570	$234,280

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Tufts University

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$16,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Tufts University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$83,214

Median Earnings (10yr)

$16,250

Median Debt

5.1x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Tufts University — 5.1x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Tufts University True Cost by Family Income

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Tufts enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$11,284	$45,136
$30-48k	$9,811	$39,244
$48-75k	$14,923	$59,692
$75-110k	$23,311	$93,244
$110k+	$58,570	$234,280

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$17,660
Total Cost of Attendance	$88,300

Financial Aid & Student Debt

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$16,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$68,337

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Tufts University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Tufts University actually cost per year?

Tufts University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $88,300/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $23,580/yr, a 73% discount off sticker price.

Does Tufts University offer good financial aid?

12% of Tufts University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Tufts University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Tufts University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Tufts University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $11,284/yr at Tufts University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $58,570/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Tufts University worth the cost?

Tufts University graduates earn a median of $83,214 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $353,200 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.