Tufts Acceptance Rate: Class of 2030 Admissions Statistics

Tufts admitted 3,613 students out of 33,415 applicants for the Class of 2029, resulting in an acceptance rate of 10.81%.

For the Class of 2030, Early Decision (ED) I decisions came out in December 2025 and ED II decisions were released in February 2026. Regular Decision (RD) results are expected by late March 2026. Unlike some peers, Tufts does not consistently publish a breakdown of ED versus RD admissions data in its Common Data Set, limiting year-over-year comparisons for each admission path.

In this blog, we’ll walk through Tufts’ latest available overall, available early vs regular, waitlist, and transfer acceptance rates and see how they’ve changed over time.

• Tufts Acceptance Rates
• Tufts Early Decisions Acceptance Rate
• Tufts Regular Decision Acceptance Rate
• Tufts Transfer Acceptance Rate
• Tufts Waitlist Acceptance Rate
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Takeaways

Tufts Acceptance Rates

Tufts’ overall acceptance rate for the Class of 2029 came in at 10.81%, a slight decline from the 11.49% recorded for the Class of 2028. This dip reflects a modest decrease in applications, from 34,432 to 33,415, while the number of admitted students also fell, from 3,957 to 3,613.

Tufts’ overall acceptance rate has generally trended downward over the past decade, falling from nearly 15% to around 10% with several fluctuations. Here’s the complete picture:

Note: All data has been compiled from Tufts’ Common Data Set.

Applications grew substantially from 21,101 for the Class of 2021 to a peak of 34,881 for the Class of 2026, a rise of roughly 65% driven in part by test-optional policies introduced during the pandemic. The application pool has since plateaued in the low-to-mid 30,000s, suggesting the surge may have stabilized.

Meanwhile, the number of admitted students has fluctuated more noticeably, ranging from 3,127 to 3,957 across the decade. Even so, the combination of rising and plateauing applications and a relatively contained admit pool pushed the acceptance rate from 14.82% for the Class of 2021 down to a record low of 9.69% for the Class of 2026. The modest rebound since then, to 10.81% for the Class of 2029, reflects a slight cooling in applications.

Tufts Early Decisions Acceptance Rate

Comprehensive historical ED data is limited, as Tufts does not consistently break out early statistics in its Common Data Set filings. The most recent publicly available figures date to the Class of 2022:

Note: Data sourced from Tufts’ Common Data Set (2018–2019).

Because more recent ED breakdowns are unavailable, it’s not possible to track how that edge has shifted as overall selectivity has tightened. However, the 42.31% ED rate versus a 14.62% overall rate that same year underscores the advantage of applying early.

Tufts Regular Decision Acceptance Rate

Like its ED data, Tufts does not consistently publish Regular Decision (RD) breakdowns in its Common Data Set filings, making historical comparisons difficult. The earliest available figures date to the Class of 2022:

Note: RD figures are estimates derived by subtracting Class of 2022 ED data, the only publicly available ED breakdown, from Tufts’ overall totals in its Common Data Set.

RD applicants for the Class of 2022 were admitted at just 11.36%, compared to 42.31% in the ED round, meaning ED applicants had nearly four times the odds of admission.

Without more recent RD breakdowns, it’s difficult to track how the regular round has grown more competitive over time. However, given that Tufts’ overall acceptance rate has fallen from around 15% in 2021 to roughly 10% by 2029, it’s reasonable to expect RD rates have tightened accordingly.

Tufts Transfer Acceptance Rate

The most recent available Tufts transfer data comes from Fall 2024, with an acceptance rate of 21.24%. Here’s the breakdown:

Note: Fall 2024 transfer data is from Tufts’ Common Data Set for 2024–2025, the same reporting year that includes Class of 2028 first-year admissions data.

Tufts’ transfer process is notably more accessible with a 21.24% transfer acceptance rate, nearly double the 11.49% overall first-year rate for the Class of 2028.

Tufts Waitlist Acceptance Rate

The most recent waitlist data comes from the Class of 2029, when Tufts admitted 354 students from the waitlist. Here’s the breakdown:

Note: Waitlist data is sourced from Tufts’ Common Data Set.

Tufts’ waitlist acceptance rate of 35.72% is much higher than its transfer and overall first-year acceptance rates. However, waitlist outcomes can shift significantly year to year depending on yield rates and enrollment needs, so it’s important not to treat it as a guarantee.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Tufts’ current acceptance rate?

The most recent confirmed acceptance rate is 10.81% for the Class of 2029. Tufts received 33,415 applications and admitted 3,613 students.

2. Is it easier to get into Tufts through Early Decision or Regular Decision?

Statistically, Early Decisions. The most recent available data (Class of 2022) shows ED applicants admitted at 42.31% versus 11.36% for RD, nearly four times higher. Keep in mind ED is binding, and those applicants tend to be highly motivated and competitive.

3. How hard is it to transfer to Tufts?

More attainable than first-year admission. For Fall 2024, Tufts admitted 342 of 1,610 transfer applicants, a 21.24% rate, nearly double the first-year rate for the Class of 2028.

4. What are my chances of getting off Tufts’ waitlist?

Relatively encouraging compared to many selective schools. For the Class of 2029, Tufts admitted 354 students from a confirmed waitlist of 991, a 35.72% rate. However, outcomes vary year to year depending on enrollment needs.

5. Why has Tufts’ acceptance rate dropped so much?

Applications grew from roughly 21,000 for the Class of 2021 to over 34,000 by the Class of 2026, while the admitted class stayed relatively similar, pushing the acceptance rate from nearly 15% down to around 10%.

Takeaways

• Tufts’ acceptance rate has dropped significantly, from 14.82% for the Class of 2021 to a record low of 9.69% for the Class of 2026, before edging back up to 10.81% for the Class of 2029.
• ED offers a meaningful statistical advantage. The most recent available data shows a 42.31% ED rate versus 11.36% for RD, though ED is binding and early applicants tend to be among the strongest candidates.
• Tufts does not consistently publish ED or RD breakdowns in its Common Data Set, making it harder to track how early versus regular round competitiveness has evolved over time.
• Transfer and waitlist outcomes are more accessible, with acceptance rates of 21.24% for transfers and 35.72% for confirmed waitlist candidates,  though both vary year to year based on enrollment needs.
• Navigating a more selective Tufts admissions process is no small task; a college admissions expert can help you sharpen your application and maximize your chances.