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Tufts University
About
Tufts University is a private research university in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, with additional facilities in Boston and Grafton, as well as Talloires, France. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning. For much of the 20th century, Jackson College for Women was the coordinate co...
Tufts University is a private research university in Medford and Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, with additional facilities in Boston and Grafton, as well as Talloires, France. It was founded in 1852 as Tufts College by Christian universalists who sought to provide a nonsectarian institution of higher learning. For much of the 20th century, Jackson College for Women was the coordinate college of Tufts. Tufts remained a small liberal arts college until the 1970s, when it became a larger research university offering doctorates in several disciplines.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 200 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 65 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 12,718
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 10.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 18%
- Female : Male
- 59 : 41
- Staff
- 1,233
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
31 subjectsARWU
25 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 33 | 194.8 | 2025 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 51-75 | - | 2025 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Psychology | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nanoscience & Nanotechnology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Politics | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Sociology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Food Science & Technology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biotechnology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Medical Technology | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mathematics | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | =81 | 60.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 176–200 | 48.4 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 251–300 | 47.7 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 251–300 | 42.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 251–300 | 40.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 501–600 | 35.5 | 2026 |
US News
21 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences | 152 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =193 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Cell Biology | 195 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Infectious Diseases | 216 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Cardiac and Cardiovascular Systems | =224 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Surgery | =230 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 233 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Microbiology | =237 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =253 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =269 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =273 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 304 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =334 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 347 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 353 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =390 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =448 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =642 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =727 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =869 | 59.0 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =915 | 59.0 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Tufts University?
Tufts University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =338, THE Rank 189, ARWU Rank 201-300, US News Rank =296.
When was Tufts University founded?
Tufts University was founded in 1852.
What are the top subjects at Tufts University?
Top subjects at Tufts University include: Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Human Biological Sciences, Public Health, Anatomy & Physiology.
Where is Tufts University located?
Tufts University is located in Medford, United States.