Tufts University Reviews

"Tufts University has many of the strengths of a large, research oriented university, while holding onto many of the advantages that come from its roots as a liberal arts college. That is, professors are encouraged to take on leadership roles in interdisciplinary, innovative research, but always with a primary mission of supporting their students, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Professors dedicate themselves first and foremost to their roles as teachers and mentors for students, while modeling academic leadership and excellence in their respective fields.Read Less"

"I have found a very supportive and encouraging environment at Tufts. I have been living in the local community for several years and find the area to be great in terms of accessibility to conveniences like grocery stores and fun activities and a good night life. The instructors at Tufts are dedicated to their work as well as to their students and I have so far had a very enjoyable as well as a very productive learning experience. There are many opportunities to get involved with student organizations and to learn about and be a participant in others' research and academic ventures.Read Less"

"A Tufts University education is an Ivy League education without the hang ups that comes with it. Our professors regularly get poached by Harvard. We don't like it, but it proves the strength of the school's academic program."

"Tufts was a great experience. Very challenging and academically rigorous, and plenty of extracurricular activities."

"This was a great school for this degree since it is attached to the medical school. Boston attracts lots of faculty from around the world especially related to health."

"It was a formative experience and I learned a lot--not just from classes but from people around me. Professors are passionate and motivated. If I hadn't gone to Tufts I wouldn't be who I am today."

"Tufts has a very accepting, vivacious, and exciting atmosphere. The student body is diverse and people are open to learning from each other and working together which makes the classroom experience engaging and personal."

"Tufts is a school that has a great academic environment, generally great professor and a diverse community where finding lifelong friends isn't hard."

"Tufts has a very accepting, vivacious, and exciting atmosphere. The student body is diverse and people are open to learning from each other and working together which makes the classroom experience engaging and personal."

"Tufts is a school that has a great academic environment, generally great professor and a diverse community where finding lifelong friends isn't hard."

"A great place to be. There were a lot of diverse interests in the student body. Everyone is very passionate."

"Tufts is a university that has a rare combination of top-tier, innovative research, and professors who are highly engaged in the educational process. Across the school of arts and sciences, Tufts professors work collaboratively with their students (graduate and undergraduate) to learn and make a difference."

"The Tufts PA Program upholds the same high quality education as it's medical school. We share the same professors and a comparable curriculum. The professors are all wonderful and go out of their way to provide us with all the resources and help that we need. On several occasions the Director of our program would stay after hours to ensure our understanding of EKGs. Everyone genuinely wants you to succeed and gain a thorough understanding of all information presented to guarantee a superior education that will ultimately benefit our patients. The opportunities here are endless! We have an amazing simulation lab, a cadaver lab, and we're connected to a teaching hospital to attend grand rounds, shadow physicians, PAs, NPs, scrubbing into the ER, and networking with medical and dental students. It's an honor to be a part of such a supportive, positive program.Read Less"

"I began pursuing my MPH degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in the Fall of 2014 and it has been a great experience so far, and far unlike what I imagined. Coming from a university that was known for grade deflation and tough academics, I was prepared for the same type of rigor and competitiveness at Tufts. Luckily, I have found that professors truly care about students succeeding and students care for one another. It could be because we are all studying public health, which tends to entice empathetic people in general, but I think it is more than that. Tufts University is a school that wants students to thrive and go out to make a difference in the world through service and compassion for others, and that is what all universities should strive for. The only downside would be the cost and the location because the School of Medicine consists of only a few small buildings in downtown Boston as opposed to the huge beautiful campus in Medford, MA.Read Less"

"This program has provided me with the knowledge I need to go out in the field and practice school psychology. The professors are accessible and incredibly knowledgeable and I have enjoyed my experiences at Tufts."

"I thoroughly enjoy my program. While it is very demanding and at some times overwhelming, our faculty, staff, and student body are extremely supportive and motivating. Located in a very exciting and cultured city, there is plenty to do when we do have free time; however, big cities do come with big costs."

"Excellent, competitive program with students matching in top residencies every year."

"The pros include access to knowledgeable professors and great fieldwork sites. We also have the opportunity to work directly in the community with different populations. Cons include the tuition cost and the outside of class time commitments which doesn't leave much time to have a job."

"I think the con of my graduate program has been the financial debt I will be in once I graduate. I think it is over priced. My graduate program has been a great experience meeting new people with a lot of support from faculty members and challenging our ideas."

"This program is truly one of the best OT programs out there. The faculty and staff are more helpful and available than most professors are in an undergraduate degree program, and these are top rate professors in the field. The workload is pretty intense and we are expected to display a level of professionalism that isn't always expected at this type of program, but we graduate as great therapists that can work competitively in almost any setting. I have never felt so cared for by a group of faculty members before.Read Less"