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Why is Tufts called Tufts?

Hosea Ballou (1796–1861), nephew of the theologian Hosea Ballou (1771–1852), was joined by Universalist church members in founding Tufts College in 1852 and served as its first president. It was named for its original benefactor, Charles Tufts of Somerville.
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What is so special about Tufts?

Since 1852, Tufts University has prepared exceptional students in diverse fields for lives of learning and leadership. Our commitment to the liberal arts, vital research enterprise, and collaborative, interdisciplinary culture combine to spark curiosity and create resounding global impact.
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Is Tufts related to Harvard?

The Fletcher School began as a joint effort between Tufts and Harvard University, funded by an endowment from longtime Tufts benefactor and alumnus Austin Barclay Fletcher. Tufts assumed full administration of the Fletcher School in 1935, and strong linkages between the two schools remain.
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Is Tufts a Catholic school?

Tufts no longer has a religious affiliation and students of all religious backgrounds worship in several sacred spaces, including Goddard Chapel, the 1882 Lombardic Romanesque chapel.
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Why is Tufts brown and blue?

In 1876, the undergraduates decided to settle the issue by establishing the colors once and for all. In the ensuing discussions two factions emerged, one favoring seal brown and pearl white, the other, seal brown and gold. Blue was settled on as a compromise, though no specific shade of blue was singled out.
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Why Tufts?

Is Tufts LGBTQ friendly?

Tufts is included in Campus Pride's 40 most LGBTQ-friendly colleges. Tufts' LGBT Center supports the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer students, faculty, staff, and alumni in an intentional and welcoming environment.
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Is Tufts a hidden ivy?

Elite liberal arts institutions, like Amherst College, Vassar College, and Tufts University, typically appear on Little Ivies lists. While many of the Public Ivies enroll tens of thousands of students, the Little Ivies usually have much smaller student bodies.
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What percent of Tufts is Jews?

Q: How many Jewish students are there on Tufts campus? A: There are approximately 1,000 Jewish students at Tufts, about 20% of the undergraduate student population. There are approximately 500 Jewish graduate students.
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Is Tufts considered prestigious?

Founded in 1852, Tufts University is recognized among the premier universities in the United States, known for its rigorous and innovative research and educational programs. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions.
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Is Tufts hard to get into?

Tufts University has an acceptance rate of 10%. Half the applicants admitted to Tufts University who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1450 and 1550 or an ACT score of 33 and 35. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.
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Why is Tufts so expensive?

The primary reason that Tufts relies so heavily on tuition is that we are underendowed compared to our peers. In other words, we have a much lower ratio of endowment to number of full-time students than many of our peer institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern and Brown.
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Is Tufts an elite university?

Tufts, like many elite universities, ranked among the top 10 schools with more students coming from the top 1% than the bottom 60%.
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Why did Tufts drop in ranking?

The aspects that led Tufts to decline in ranking have more to do with economic accessibility than academic quality; the quality of a Tufts education remains similar to previous years and still holds a respectable reputation.
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What is the vibe at Tufts?

Campus Life

Everyone will have a unique experience at Tufts based on the classes, extracurricular activities, and events that they choose. But the campus vibe of intellectual playfulness, collaboration, and kindness are pervasive in every experience.
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What kind of students get into Tufts?

With a GPA of 4.04, Tufts requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.
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Is Tufts a big party school?

There are occasionally some fun parties here that do last, but they are few and far between. Rather than being known for both its quality of life and academics, Tufts seems to be almost strictly focused on the academics, clubs, and activities.
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Is Tufts or Boston university better?

However, both are really good schools. A lot of it will depend on what program you are interested in, as BU, as a bigger school, has some programs (e.g. undergraduate business) that Tufts doesn't offer, and both have some programs that are world-class (e.g. International Relations at Tufts; Communications at BU).
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Is Tufts academically rigorous?

Tufts is an incredible school with really rigorous classes. However, our professors are friendly and happy to help with anything! They all have designated office hours, however, most will not hesitate to schedule another time that is better for you. We also have many resources for help.
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Is Tufts a white school?

The majority of Tufts students are White.
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What percent of Tufts is white?

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The enrolled student population at Tufts University is 48.6% White, 14.3% Asian, 8.59% Hispanic or Latino, 5.39% Black or African American, 5.2% Two or More Races, 0.0602% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0602% American Indian or Alaska Native.
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What religion was Tufts University?

A group of Universalists - very liberal Christians - founded Tufts College in 1852 after they were rejected from Harvard University due to their religious affiliation. Their actions countered the then-premise that college acceptance depended on religious background.
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What percent of Tufts is Greek?

Thirteen percent of Tufts' student population is involved in Greek Life. The Greek community consists of a total of 13 fraternities and sororities, including nine fraternities, three sororities and one co? ed fraternity. It is almost impossible to imagine Tufts without them.
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What are the three Little Ivies?

Among the Little Ivies are the "Little Three", a term used by Amherst College, Wesleyan University and Williams College, and "Maine Big Three", a term used by Bates College, Bowdoin College, and Colby College. The term is inspired by the "Big Three" Ivy League athletic rivalry between Harvard, Princeton, and Yale.
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Why is MIT not ivy?

The Takeaway. Stanford, MIT, and Duke may not be part of the Ivy League due to the historical emphasis on athletics, but they are by no means inferior. These institutions stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Ivy League colleges, offering top-tier educational standards and competitive employment opportunities.
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What is the prettiest Ivy school?

Which Ivy League school has the prettiest campus? Princeton University and Cornell University are two schools with the most beautiful Ivy League campuses.
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