Rankings of Tufts University

Tufts University is a private research higher education institution (HEI) located just north of Boston, Massachusetts, on a campus in between the cities of Medford and Somerville. It was founded in 1852 with the intent to create an HEI without affiliation to any one particular Christian church. At present, Tufts has 10 campuses in the Greater Boston region and one in South-East France, in the town of Talloires. Tufts emphasizes active citizenship and public service and is known for its internationalism and study abroad programs.

Latest ranking updates for Tufts University
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions announced latest results of Scimago Institutions Rankings with Tufts University in position 297.
  • December 2023: Publication of URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance. Ranking position #365.
  • December 2023: New edition of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Tufts University ranked #151.
  • October 2023: GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking (Textile Science and Engineering) update. Tufts University achieves place 201.

University rankings

    • #30 
    • #30 
    Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings
    [Published 14 September, 2021]
    • #54 
    • #191 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #379 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #46 
    • #171 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #23 
    • #100 
    THE Global Employability University Ranking
    [Published 23 November, 2022]
    • #35 
    • #68 
    Reuters Most Innovative Universities
    [Published 23 October, 2019]
    • #41 
    • #40 
    US News Best National Universities
    [Published 17 September, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #32 
    Forbes: America's Top Colleges
    [Published 30 August, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #59 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (Bachelors only)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #71 
    • #239 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #59 
    • #151 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #99 
    • #99 
    Washington Monthly - National Universities
    [Published 28 August, 2022]
    • #73 
    • #73 
    Kiplinger's Best College Values
    [Published 31 July, 2019]
    • #46 
    • #46 
    The Princeton Review: Top 50 Best Value Colleges (Private Schools)
    [Published 26 April, 2022]
    • #92 
    • #407 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #88 
    • #297 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #59 
    • #145 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #43 
    • #43 
    MONEY: Best Selective Colleges
    [Published 16 May, 2022]
    • #91 
    • #323 
    Nature Index - Academic
    [Published 15 June, 2023]
    • #75 
    • #276 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #76 
    • #365 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #37 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #94 
    • #262 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #34 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #53 
    • #63 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - US & Canada
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #46 
    • #46 
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Universities (All Alumni)
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #45 
    • #58 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 Universities in the World
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #45 
    • #54 
    UniRank 4icu: Top 200 English-Speaking Universities
    [Published 11 August, 2022]
    • #20 
    • #151 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #60 
    • #116 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #42 
    • #111 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #122 
    • #692 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #18 
    • #18 
    Computer Science
    Best Colleges for Computer Science Majors
    [Published 25 August, 2020]
    • #28 
    • #27 
    Computer Science
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #124 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #105 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #74 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #45 
    • #126 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #201 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #88 
    • #215 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #83 
    • #401 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #103 
    • #755 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #40 
    • #39 
    Engineering
    Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
    [Published 11 November, 2021]
    • #65 
    • #64 
    Engineering
    US News: Best Grad Schools (US)
    [Published 28 March, 2022]
    • #94 
    • #301 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #97 
    • #559 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #104 
    • #684 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #83 
    • #205 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #110 
    • #800 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #47 
    • #201 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Law

    • #52 
    • #301 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #88 
    • #301 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #10 
    • #39 
    Dentistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #29 
    • #98 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #147 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Natural Sciences

    • #86 
    • #192 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #96 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #63 
    • #275 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #72 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #72 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #62 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #97 
    • #285 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #128 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #71 
    • #201 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #221 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Tufts University

Computer Science Best Colleges for Computer Science Majors
#18 
Computer Science
Engineering Payscale College Salary Report - Best Schools by Majors
#39 
Engineering
Dentistry QS World University Rankings By Subject
#39 
Medicine & Health
Education GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
#101 
Education
Chemistry NTU Rankings by Subject
#192 
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
Social Studies & Humanities
Linguistics QS World University Rankings By Subject
#201 
Languages & Literature
Law QS World University Rankings By Subject
#301 
Law
Mathematics NTU Rankings by Subject
#301 
Mathematics
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#692 
Agriculture

About Tufts University

PROS

  • Tufts students have the opportunity to participate in global research, through university organisations such as the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, or the Center for Global Public Health.
  • The university’s name carries weight in many job interviews, depending on the field and specific skills employers are looking for.
  • There’s a focus on practical skills at Tufts, and students reach graduation feeling ready to start working.

CONS

  • The food in the dining halls is repetitive, but the quality is good.
  • Off -campus housing is expensive, and on -campus housing is a good alternative. Besides, it’s a great way to meet other students too.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1852
Telephone:
(617) 628-5000
Address:
419 Boston Avenue
02155-55, Medford
USA
Website:
https://www.tufts.edu/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Allan M. Cormack (, 1979)

Map of Tufts University

FAQ

Tufts University ranks #49 in USA in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 1924 universities in USA.

Tufts University ranks #1 in Medford in our meta ranking.

Tufts University is listed in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, THE Global Employability University Ranking, Reuters Most Innovative Universities and more. See all 39 rankings of Tufts University.

Tufts University achieved #30 in Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education US College Rankings. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Tufts University.

Tufts University achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #18 in Best Colleges for Computer Science Majors (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for Tufts University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Tufts University ranks #1 among universities in Medford and #49 among universities in USA. See all rankings of Tufts University.

In our meta ranking Tufts University ranks #49 among all universities in USA and Stanford University ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.