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Paying for Tufts

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Tufts actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Free tuition at Tufts for families earning under $150,000 a year. Free tuition for families under $150k (starting fall 2026 Tuition Pact); no loans for families under $60k; meets 100% of demonstrated need for all admitted students

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Tufts's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$10,526/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$10,950/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$19,800/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$37,500/yr after aid
$110k+$65,372/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$92,088
Tuition & fees$70,704
Room & board$24,096
Average net price$39,142
Students on aid41%
Financial needMeets 100% of demonstrated need
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

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