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Our Vision

Diversity and inclusion are at the very foundation of the transformational experience at Tufts. It’s not just about making opportunities available to all; we believe by doing so, we enrich the lives of all.

Why It Matters

Tufts has always aimed to be inclusive. The university’s Universalist founders envisioned an institution that would embrace those at the margins of society, and offer admission to students from all cultures, religions, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Community Voices

A close-up of Dr. Amuguni, a native of Kenya who first came to the U.S. to pursue a master’s degree in International Development before completing her Ph.D. in Infectious Disease and Global Health at Tufts.

Janetrix Hellen Amuguni, Faculty, Cummings

"Diversity to me means that no matter, what I look like or where I come from, I belong , I am at home and I am valued for what I bring to the table."
Student Palak Khanna, of A&S/Fletcher, poses outside next to bikes by a river.

Palak Khanna, Student, A&S/Fletcher

"I believe that diversity and inclusion are not future ideals. They are present practices that we need to be cultivating each and every day in the work that we do."
Student Anthony Norman of TUSM.

Anthony Norman, Student, TUSM

"It’s not enough to say we have a diverse population according to our demographics. It’s about listening to each other and celebrating everything that person or culture has to offer."

Tufts By the Numbers

Image of a bar graph displaying data on diversity numbers at Tufts

Our interactive diversity dashboard helps raise awareness of inclusion as a university priority, enables us to celebrate our achievements, and illuminates areas for improvement.