Tufts University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
14%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Tufts University has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.7%(3,028)
Hispanic
11.2%(669)
African American
6.8%(408)
Asian
17.7%(1,057)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
8.3%(493)
Unknown
5.1%(305)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment13,431
International Students14%

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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.8%(3,022)
Women
53.7%(3,793)
Other
3.5%(245)

Gender Statistics

Men3,022

23% of total enrollment

Women3,793

28% of total enrollment

Other245

2% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Tufts University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(72)
18-19
44.1%(3,006)
20-21
46.0%(3,136)
22-24
7.7%(523)
25+
1.1%(78)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(52)
22-24
30.2%(1,998)
25+
69.0%(4,566)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

49%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Tufts University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 65% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
21.0%(355)
Out-of-State
64.6%(1,095)
International
14.4%(244)

Regional Representation

In-State355

21% of student body

Out-of-State1,095

65% of student body

International244

14% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age