Tufts University Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
13%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tufts University has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.8%(3,356)
Hispanic
11.0%(744)
African American
6.7%(449)
Asian
17.6%(1,184)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
7.8%(526)
Unknown
6.9%(465)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment15,270
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

Tufts University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Tufts University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.3%(3,401)
Women
53.9%(4,230)
Other
2.8%(217)

Gender Statistics

Men3,401

22% of total enrollment

Women4,230

28% of total enrollment

Other217

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tufts University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(73)
18-19
44.4%(3,056)
20-21
45.3%(3,115)
22-24
8.1%(554)
25+
1.1%(79)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.0%(67)
22-24
31.2%(1,996)
25+
67.7%(4,333)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

50%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tufts University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 22% in-state residents, 64% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
22.4%(388)
Out-of-State
64.2%(1,114)
International
13.4%(233)

Regional Representation

In-State388

22% of student body

Out-of-State1,114

64% of student body

International233

13% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age