Tufts University
Finalists who rank Tufts
If you are a Finalist who ranked Tufts, your National College Match application will be sent to Tufts, and you will need to submit the following requirements to the school by November 1. If you have questions after reviewing the information below, please reach out to the school directly.
Requirements
Tufts University Application Status Portal Activation
QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to college partners on October 16, and Tufts University may need a couple of days to import them into their system. Once processed, Tufts University will then email you instructions to log in and activate your applicant portal, where you can track the status of the materials you submit.
After your QuestBridge Application has been forwarded to Tufts, you will receive instructions via email to access your Tufts applicant status portal. Within the applicant status portal, complete the QuestBridge National College Match Information Form to indicate whether you wish to be considered for Tufts’ School of Arts and Sciences, School of Engineering, or SMFA at Tufts.
Mail or email (email is preferred) to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (see Contact Information below).
Tufts University offers students the option to apply without consideration of their SAT or ACT scores. Learn more about Tufts’ test-optional policy. Students who rank Tufts can indicate which, if any, scores they would like considered in Tufts’ review of their application. For students who wish to submit test scores, Tufts accepts self-reported test scores from the QuestBridge Application or Tufts applicant status portal; scores reported on official transcripts; or score reports sent by students or counselors via email. Official scores will be required for students who enroll at Tufts and requested that their scores be considered for admission.
The latest test date administrations are September (ACT) and October (SAT) if ranking Tufts for the Match.
Tufts does not require the SAT Essay nor the writing section of the ACT and will not consider them in the admission process.
English language proficiency testing is required for students whose primary language is not English, unless they have been enrolled in a school where English is the language of instruction for at least three years. Tufts accepts the TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo to demonstrate English proficiency.
2025-2026 CSS Profile
CSS code: 3901
Available Oct. 1
Please select "Early Decision" as your admission application type.
If your parents are divorced or separated:
- Your non-custodial parent must submit the online Non-Custodial CSS Profile by creating a College Board account. Instructions are available on the College Board website.
- If you do not have any contact with your non-custodial parent, then you may submit a request to waive the requirement of their financial information by answering the relevant questions in the CSS Profile.
Submit materials to IDOC. This will include a copy of your parents' 2023 federal income tax returns (signed, with all schedules, attachments, W-2s and other earnings statements). Include personal and corporate/partnership tax returns. If your parents did not file a tax return, please have them submit a Non Tax Filer Statement via IDOC. If you are unable to submit the IDOC, please fax materials to Tufts Student Services (Contact Information).
2025-2026 FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002219
Submit as soon as available
The FAFSA will open this fall. Please complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA as soon as it is available and submit it directly to Tufts.
If Tufts is your first choice and you wish to apply through Early Decision I or Early Decision II, please indicate this on your Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form found within your Tufts applicant status portal. An Early Decision Agreement must be signed and submitted by you, and include the signatures from a parent or guardian and a school counselor. Finalists pursuing Early Decision I should submit the Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form and all required materials by December 9. Finalists pursuing Early Decision II should submit the Tufts/QuestBridge Applicant Form and all required materials by January 6.
The Early Decision Agreement for QuestBridge Finalists is available here. You may email Tufts Admissions with any questions.
All Finalists who rank Tufts for the Match, but did not match to a binding college will automatically have their applications moved into the Regular Decision process. Please follow the Regular Decision instructions below.
If you no longer wish to be considered, you must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to withdraw your application (see Contact Information below).
Regular Decision Requirements:
Step 1: Select Tufts University on the QuestBridge Regular Decision Form on your Application Management page between November 4 - December 9. Only check the box if you fully intend to submit a complete application to Tufts University (including all of the materials detailed in the table below).
Step 2: Activate your Tufts University Applicant Portal. QuestBridge will send Finalists’ applications to Tufts University on December 12 and Tufts University may need a couple days to import them into their system. Use the Tufts University applicant portal, sent to you via email, to track the status of your materials you submit to Tufts University.
Step 3: Submit all additional required application and financial materials by the applicable deadlines directly to Tufts University as detailed in the table below.
Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Tufts
Link is available via Tufts applicant status portal
Link is available via Tufts applicant status portal
Update including 12th grade first semester/trimester grades submitted no later than mid-February
Including 12th grade first semester/trimester grades submitted no later than mid-February
Only if submitting scores and there are new scores to report
Only if submitting scores and there are new scores to report
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit
If included in QuestBridge application, no need to resubmit
Finalists who ranked Tufts and submitted all materials (but did not match to a binding college)
Finalists who did not rank Tufts