Tufts University

Medford, MA
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    Faculty & Research

    235 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Computer Science40 faculty avg h-index 23.8 #40 of 88 in Computer Science
    Susan Landau, Professor in Cybersecurity and Policy h-index 54
    Notable: “Prevalence of Cerebral Amyloid Pathology in Persons Without Dementia” (2015) · 1,636 citations
    Robert Jacob, Professor h-index 54
    Notable: “The use of eye movements in human-computer interaction techniques” (1991) · 842 citations
    Matthias Scheutz, Karol Family Applied Technology Professor h-index 52
    Notable: “Development environments for autonomous mobile robots: A survey” (2006) · 266 citations
    Jeffrey Foster, Professor and Chair h-index 44
    Notable: “A First Step Towards Automated Detection of Buffer Overrun Vulnerabilities.” (2000) · 614 citations
    Economics40 faculty avg h-index 19 #19 of 104 in Economics
    Cheryl Doss, Professor h-index 48
    Notable: “How does gender affect the adoption of agricultural innovations? The case of improved maize technology in Ghana” (2001) · 665 citations
    Michael Klein, Professor (Affiliate) h-index 42
    Notable: “Capital Control Measures: A New Dataset” (2016) · 513 citations
    Yannis Ioannides, Research Professor h-index 39
    Macroeconomics Education PhD Engineering - Economic Systems and Economics, Stanford University, Stanford, United States, 1974 MS Engineering - Economic Systems, Stanford University, Stanford, United States, 1970 Diploma in Electrical Engine
    Notable: “Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics” (2003) · 1,536 citations
    William Masters, Professor (Affiliate) h-index 39
    Notable: “Affordability of the EAT–Lancet reference diet: a global analysis” (2019) · 656 citations
    Biology37 faculty avg h-index 31.6 #2 of 68 in Biology
    David Kaplan, Distinguished Professor (Affiliate) h-index 197
    Notable: “Porosity of 3D biomaterial scaffolds and osteogenesis” (2005) · 6,515 citations
    Anthony Monaco, Affiliate Faculty h-index 111
    Notable: “Complete cloning of the duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) cDNA and preliminary genomic organization of the DMD gene in normal and affected individuals” (1987) · 2,398 citations
    Michael Levin, Vannevar Bush Professor h-index 95
    Notable: “A molecular pathway determining left-right asymmetry in chick embryogenesis” (1995) · 791 citations
    Daniel Promislow, Affiliate Faculty h-index 61
    Notable: “Living fast and dying young: A comparative analysis of life‐history variation among mammals” (1990) · 1,207 citations
    Biomedical Engineering36 faculty avg h-index 35.3 #1 of 20 in Biomedical Engineering
    Ying Chen, Research Associate Professor h-index 106
    Notable: “High-performance transition metal–doped Pt 3 Ni octahedra for oxygen reduction reaction” (2015) · 1,882 citations
    Qiaobing Xu, Professor h-index 63
    Notable: “Adsorption of methylene blue by a high-efficiency adsorbent (polydopamine microspheres): Kinetics, isotherm, thermodynamics and mechanism analysis” (2014) · 1,088 citations
    Eric Miller, Professor (Secondary) h-index 45
    Notable: “Transportation–land-use interaction: empirical findings in North America, and their implications for modeling” (2000) · 561 citations
    Sameer Sonkusale, Jon A. Levy School of Engineering Professor (Secondary) h-index 40
    Notable: “Smart Bandage for Monitoring and Treatment of Chronic Wounds” (2018) · 467 citations
    Mechanical Engineering34 faculty avg h-index 21.9 #54 of 70 in Mechanical Engineering
    Chris Rogers, John R. Beaver Professor h-index 51
    Notable: “Development of stabilisation and solidification in lime–clay mixes” (2001) · 288 citations
    Nadine Aubry, Professor and Senior Advisor h-index 42
    Karen Panetta, Distinguished Professor (Secondary) h-index 33
    Notable: “Human-Visual-System-Inspired Underwater Image Quality Measures” (2015) · 1,589 citations
    Tong Gao, Associate Professor h-index 32
    Notable: “Polydopamine-Coated Main-Chain Liquid Crystal Elastomer as Optically Driven Artificial Muscle” (2018) · 196 citations
    International Relations28 faculty avg h-index 15.1 #25 of 127 in Social Sciences
    Jayanthi Mistry, Professor (Child Study and Human Development) h-index 18
    Amahl Bishara, Professor (Anthropology)
    Anna Hardman, Senior Lecturer Emerita (Economics)
    Ayesha Jalal, Mary Richardson Professor (History)
    South Asia, the Muslim World Education PhD, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 1982 BA, Wellesley College, Wellesley, United States, 1978 Biography I joined Tufts University as a tenured full professor in the fall of 1999.

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Tufts University. Tufts University in Medford, MA reports an overall acceptance rate of 11.6%, an early-round acceptance rate of 30.0%, an SAT middle 50% of 1480–1540, a class size of 1,801, and a yield of 45.5% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. ED I and ED II offered. Known for 'demonstrated interest' factor. International relations strength.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Tufts University: key admissions facts

    Tufts University's overall acceptance rate is 11.6% (the most recent Common Data Set). Tufts University's early-round acceptance rate is 30.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). Tufts University's SAT middle-50% range is 1480–1540 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Tufts University is about 3.9 (the most recent Common Data Set). Tufts University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 45.5% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Tufts University for families earning under $75,000 is about $13,315 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Tufts University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Tufts University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,432 per year in net price at Tufts University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $47,143 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,461 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Tufts University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$8,432
    $30,001–$48,000$12,051
    $48,001–$75,000$19,461
    $75,001–$110,000$26,933
    Over $110,000$47,143
    Tuition (before aid)$71,982
    Room and board$19,566

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Tufts University?

    Tufts University's overall acceptance rate is 11.6%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 30.0%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Tufts University?

    Admitted students at Tufts University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1480–1540 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.9, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Tufts University?

    Getting into Tufts University is very difficult: it admits 11.6% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Tufts University offer early decision or early action?

    Tufts University offers early decision (binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 30.0%, versus 11.6% overall.

    How much does Tufts University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Tufts University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $13,315 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Tufts University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $8,432 per year in net price at Tufts University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $47,143 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $19,461 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Tufts University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.