Get to Know Tufts

Tufts at a Glance

Tufts is a private university with campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville & Grafton, Mass., and Talloires, France.

Figures accurate as of Fall 2010. More information at the Office of Institutional Research »

  • Established: 1852
  • Total students: 9,658
  • Undergraduates: 5,150
  • Graduate and professional: 4,508
  • International: 1,126
  • Total faculty: 1,263
  • Total staff: 3,128
  • Total volumes, all libraries: 1,214,414
  • Total libraries: 6
  • Campuses: 4 (Medford/Somerville; Boston; Grafton; Talloires, France)
  • Motto: Pax et Lux
  • Colors: Brown and blue
  • Mascot: Jumbo (elephant)
  • Affiliations: NESCAC

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Schools & Deans

School of Arts and Sciences
Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Dean
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Lynne Pepall, Dean
School of Engineering
Linda M. Abriola, Dean
Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Deborah T. Kochevar, Dean
School of Dental Medicine
Huw F. Thomas, Dean
The Fletcher School
Stephen W. Bosworth, Dean
Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Robin Kanarek, Interim Dean
School of Medicine
Harris Berman, Dean
Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Science
Naomi Rosenberg, Dean
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
Nancy Wilson, Interim Dean

What is a global perspective?

Dedicated to "mentoring and developing young, knowledgeable photojournalists and documentary filmmakers," EXPOSURE is the Institute for Global Leadership's (IGL) documentary photojournalism and human rights program. Students work with prominent photographers and journalists, attend workshops in places ranging from Kosovo to Philadelphia and create exhibitions. Through their work, students explore the relationship between the media, important social and international issues and public awareness.