Description
Tufts University
Tufts University
Features
The heart of a Tufts undergraduate education is the exploration of both our consciousness and our society. Tufts fosters a culture of academic rigor and inspired scholarship in a range of fields, from life sciences to literature. Our students are problem solvers and entrepreneurs, figuring out solutions for the challenges ahead.
The majority of courses are taught by full-time professors, most of whom hold a Ph.D. and many of whom are practicing professionals in their fields. The university strives to foster personal relationships between students and faculty, encouraging individual attention in both the classroom and research settings.
The Basics
| Setting | Located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts |
| School Type | USA University |
| Housing | Apartment |
| School Website | https://www.tufts.edu/ |
| State | Massachusetts |
| Nearest City | Boston |
| Year Founded | 1852 |
| Admission Requirement | HK F.6 |
| Academic Calendar | Fall, Spring |
| Level Offered | Undergraduate, graduate and professional programs |
| Enrollment | Approximately 11,000 students |
| International Students | 7% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9:1 |
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Academic Programs
At Tufts, you can major in more than 70 undergraduate degree programs and have your pick from thousands of undergraduate courses. There are approximately 5,300 undergraduate students at Tufts, about 90 percents in the School of Arts and Sciences and 10 percents in the School of Engineering.
School of Arts and Sciences: http://as.tufts.edu/default.aspx
School of Engineering: http://engineering.tufts.edu/default.aspx
Campus
Cousens Complex, Hamilton Pool, Hirsh Tennis Center, Voute & South Outdoor Tennis Courts, Squash Courts, Ames Human Performance Center, Carzo Cage, Gantcher Center / Hirsh Tennis Center, The South Tennis / Basketball Courts, Voute Tennis Courts
http://www.gotuftsjumbos.com/facilities/information
Students Life
Student Organization List:
http://ocl.tufts.edu/student-organization-information/student-organization-list/
Other Information
Source
US News:
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/tufts-university-2219
Tufts University School website:
http://www.tufts.edu/
Tufts University Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tufts_University