Tufts & Boston College Research Notes
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Tufts & Boston College Research Notes
Tufts University
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 34,800
- Overall acceptance rate: 10.5%
- ED acceptance rate: 30.0%
- RD acceptance rate: 7.0%
- Class size: 1,400
- Yield: 37%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1480–1550
- ACT middle 50%: 33–35
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.90
- Top 10% of HS class: 89%
- Testing policy: Test-optional
Round Strategy
- Offers both ED I and ED II (binding)
- ED rate 30.0% vs RD rate 7.0% (~4.3x advantage)
- Known for weighting "demonstrated interest" heavily
Demographics
- Women: 54.5%, Asian: 12.4%, Black: 3.4%, Hispanic: 5.4%, White: 54.2%, International: 10.8%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $8,432 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,200 |
| Over $110,000 | $47,143 |
Athletics
- NCAA Division III — no athletic scholarships
- Strong intramural and club sports culture
Notable
Strong for international relations, pre-med, and engineering. Known for weighing demonstrated interest (campus visits, interviews) more heavily than most peers. Low yield (37%) — used as a backup by Ivy applicants. ED I and ED II offer multiple chances at the higher early rate. Located in Medford, MA (Somerville border), near Boston.
Boston College (BC)
Admissions (Class of 2029 / Fall 2025)
- Total applicants: 40,800
- Overall acceptance rate: 13.9%
- EA acceptance rate: 30.0%
- RD acceptance rate: 10.0%
- Class size: 2,350
- Yield: 30%
Academics
- SAT middle 50%: 1460–1520
- ACT middle 50%: 33–35
- Avg unweighted GPA: 3.87
- Top 10% of HS class: 90%
- Testing policy: Test-optional
Round Strategy
- EA (non-binding, non-restrictive)
- EA rate 30.0% vs RD rate 10.0% (~3x advantage — significant)
- Does not offer ED
Demographics
- Women: 54.5%, Asian: 8.0%, Black: 4.0%, Hispanic: 8.6%, White: 58.0%, International: 9.8%
Financial Aid / Net Cost
| Income Bracket | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $11,269 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,500 |
| Over $110,000 | $47,518 |
Athletics
- 353 varsity athletes (~3.8% of undergrads)
- NCAA Division I, ACC Conference
Notable
Catholic Jesuit university. EA advantage is substantial (30% vs 10% RD) — applying EA is strongly recommended. Strong for business (Carroll School) and pre-law. Lower yield (30%) — used as a backup for Georgetown and Ivy applicants. Located in Chestnut Hill, MA (Newton border), near Boston.
Sources
- Tufts University Common Data Set 2024–2025
- Boston College Common Data Set 2024–2025
- research_colleges.json simulation data