Tufts University

Rankings for Tufts University indicate that it is among the top universities nationally and internationally. It is ranked #182 globally and #40 nationally for 2021 by US News & World Report. Tufts University can rank among the top 500 universities worldwide and the top 100 universities in the USA. Statistics relating to admissions form the basis of national rankings. Since just 15% of applicants were accepted, Tufts University admissions are extremely competitive. Along with recommendation letters, additional requirements include excellent ACT or SAT scores, GPA, and class rank. As a result, any university's rank range will lower the admission rate.

According to THE - University Ranking 2021, Tufts University is ranked #155. THE rankings have changed significantly over time. Starting with a ranking of #135 in 2017, they rose to #169 in 2018 and dropped by 17 points in 2019. Tufts University is ranked #260 in the QS - World University Rankings for 2021, down 7 places from 2020. Additional QS ranking criteria are provided for Tufts University, including a faculty-student ratio of 73.9, several citations per faculty member of 50.7, a percentage of international students at 35.7, an academic reputation of 19.6, and an overall score of 36.5.

Over a hundred undergraduate courses and more than 75 different majors are available at Tufts University. THE routinely places its PG Engineering and Technology courses in the 251-300 level for four years. According to US News & World Report, PG Engineering and Technology has several disciplines that are among the top 50, including Biomedical Engineering (#41), Civil Engineering (#46), and Chemical Engineering (#47). THE has also placed Tufts University's PG Computer courses in the 501–600 range for 2021 rankings, which have been stable for three years. According to US News & World Report's ranking for 2021, the PG Computer Engineering course comes in at number 61.