Hello! I'm interested in applying to Tufts University, but I'm wondering if they're a need-blind institution. Can someone clarify what need-blind admissions are and whether Tufts follows this policy? I'd really appreciate any info you can give me!
Hello! Need-blind admissions means that a college or university does not consider an applicant's financial need when making admission decisions. In other words, the school evaluates your application solely based on your academic and extracurricular achievements without factoring in your financial situation.
Tufts University is not completely need-blind for all applicants. They are need-blind for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, as well as undocumented students and DACA recipients. However, for international students, Tufts has a need-aware admissions policy. So, for international applicants, financial need may be taken into account during the admissions process.
Regardless of their need-blind or need-aware policies, Tufts does meet 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students, whether they are domestic or international. To get an idea of the financial aid you can expect from Tufts, you may want to use their Net Price Calculator on their website. Keep in mind that this is just an estimate and may not perfectly match your final financial aid package.
Additionally, Tufts does offer the Davis United World Scholars Program, which contributes $10,000 per year towards your Tufts education, for international students who have graduated from United World College Schools. So, there are definitely options out there for international students in terms of financing their Tufts education.
Finally, even if you are an international student, your financial need is just one factor Tufts considers. Just because you need financial aid does not mean you won’t be accepted.
I hope this information clarifies Tufts' financial aid policies and helps you in your application process. On one last, separate note, if you end up applying and want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance, I’d check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle Tufts’ school-specific supplemental essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-tufts-university-essays
Good luck!
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