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Tufts University Score Requirements
Tufts University has an average SAT score of 1510, with a 25th percentile of 1480 and a 75th percentile of 1540. The average ACT score is 34, ranging from a 25th percentile of 33 to a 75th percentile of 35. For English proficiency tests, the average TOEFL score is 100, with a minimum requirement of 100, and the average IELTS score is 7.0, also with a minimum of 7.0. The average IB score is 42, with a 25th percentile of 42 and a 75th percentile of 43. Additionally, Tufts allows superscoring for standardized tests and has test-optional policies in place.
GPA Requirements
Tufts University has a weighted average GPA of 4.13 for undergrad admissions. The 25th and 75th percentiles for the weighted GPA are not disclosed. Unweighted GPA statistics are also not available.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1480-1540
Average: 1510
Submitting SAT: 38%
Math: 750-790
Reading: 720-770
Tufts University has an average SAT score of 1510 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 1480 and a 75th percentile score of 1540. The breakdown of scores shows that the 25th percentile for Math is 750, while the 75th percentile is 790. For Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW), the 25th percentile is 720, and the 75th percentile is 770. Notably, 38% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
33-35
Average: 34
Submitting ACT: 18%
Math: -
English: -
Reading: -
Science: -
Tufts University reports an average ACT score of 34, with a 25th percentile score of 33 and a 75th percentile score of 35. Only 18% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application. Specific breakdowns for the math, English, reading, and science components are not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
100-100
Average: 100
Minimum: 100
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Tufts University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 for undergraduate admissions, with an average score also at 100. The score range shows that the 25th and 75th percentiles are both at 100, indicating that all applicants generally meet this threshold. Details regarding the 25th and 75th percentiles for the listening, reading, speaking, and writing components are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Tufts University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. Superscoring means that the university considers the highest section scores across multiple test dates, which can boost an applicant's overall score by combining their best results. This policy can enhance students' chances of admission by presenting their strongest testing profiles.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Tufts University is test optional, allowing applicants to choose whether to submit standardized test scores. Additionally, the university permits self-reporting of scores, meaning students can provide their test results without official documentation during the application process. Among applicants, 38% choose to submit SAT scores, while 18% submit ACT scores. The total of 56% indicates that some students submit both SAT and ACT scores, contributing to the combined percentage exceeding 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
42-43
Average: 42
Tufts University reports an average IB score of 42, with the 25th percentile at 42 and the 75th percentile at 43. For applicants, the recommended higher-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, Chemistry, and History, while the standard-level subjects are English B, Psychology, and Economics.
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