Safety Score
3.84 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Medford, MA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Tufts University
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 13,274-student campus.
- 3.84
- Incidents / 1k students
- #2,428
- Rank of 3,050
- #64
- MA rank
- 13,274
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Tufts University reports 3.84 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,428 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 80% of ranked campuses its size.
- 3.84
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #2,428
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 80%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 38
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Tufts University increased from 25 to 38 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesTufts University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Medford, MA, enrolling approximately 13,274 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 95 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within MA, it ranks #64 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 13,274 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Tufts University is "Burglary" with 34 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in MA averaging 2.18 incidents per 1,000 students, Tufts University reports 76% more incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 45 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#2428
See peer comparison
State Rank (MA)
#64
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
38
across 11 crime categories
Where Tufts University sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
4 safer than 20% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Tufts University percentile rank 20.4%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2428 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Tufts University reports 76% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $70,704
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $70,704
- Avg Net Price
- $39,998
- Median Debt
- $16,250
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 11%
- SAT Average
- 1513
- SAT Math Range
- 750–790
- ACT Average
- 34
- ACT Range
- 33–35
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 93%
- Retention Rate
- 96%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $68,337
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $83,214
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 95%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyTufts University: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 19% (32 → 38 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Fondling | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 | 5 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Robbery | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
45 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 26 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 150 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 1 | 19 |
Tufts University vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
MA
Tufts University
3.84 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
Madison Area Technical College
0.45 incidents / 1,000 students
DE
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
0.30 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI · 13,281 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45
Delaware Technical Community College-Terry
Dover, DE · 13,231 enrolled
Safety Score 0.30
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI · 13,324 enrolled
Safety Score 7.21
California State University-East Bay
Hayward, CA · 13,333 enrolled
Safety Score 1.88
San Diego City College
San Diego, CA · 13,197 enrolled
Safety Score 1.06
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Tufts University nationally (rank #2428), regardless of size or state.
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
National Rank #2427
Salem College
Winston-Salem, NC
National Rank #2429
Siena Heights University
Adrian, MI
National Rank #2426
Ouachita Baptist University
Arkadelphia, AR
National Rank #2430
Baptist Health System School of Health Professions
San Antonio, TX
National Rank #2425
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tufts University safe?
Tufts University has a safety score of 3.84 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,428 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Tufts University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Tufts University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in MA.
Does Tufts University have fire safety data?
Yes. Tufts University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Tufts University's Safety Profile
Tufts University in Medford, MA enrolls 13,274 students and has a safety score of 3.84 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2428 nationally.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 25 in 2022 to 38 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Tufts University's 3.84 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Tufts University against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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