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Acceptance Rate History
Tufts University
MA · Current rate: 10%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.13% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.69% | 34,882 | 3,381 |
| 2021 | 11.43% | 31,198 | 3,566 |
| 2020 | 16.3% | 23,127 | 3,770 |
| 2019 | 14.95% | 22,766 | 3,404 |
| 2018 | 14.62% | 21,501 | 3,143 |
| 2017 | 14.91% | 21,101 | 3,147 |
| 2016 | 14.29% | 20,223 | 2,889 |
| 2015 | 16.1% | 19,063 | 3,069 |
| 2014 | 17.24% | 19,074 | 3,288 |
| 2013 | 18.84% | 18,419 | 3,471 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Tufts University's acceptance rate has decreased from 18.8% in 2013 to 10.1% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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