About Tufts
Tufts University, located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville, and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across the university's schools is widely encouraged.
5000 Undergrads
3700 Graduates
1250* (25%)Jewish Undergrads(Percent of Population)
500* (14%)Jewish Graduates(Percent of Population)
*Disclaimer
Campus Information
Private/Public
US Region
Commuter/Residential
Tuition (in-state)
Tuition (out-of-state)
Female/Male %/%
Acceptance Rate%
Size
Location
Out-of-State/Int'l %/%
Greek School
(participation rates)
Jewish Life
Birthright Participation 
(average # of students)(
)
Alt Break Participation
# Jewish Studies Courses
Jewish Studies Major or Minor
Study Abroad in Israel
Rabbi/Jewish Educator on Campus
Engagement Internship
Israel Fellow
{
"university": {
"AltBreak": "Yes",
"AwardDevelopment": "Yes",
"EngagementInternship": "Yes",
"Top60": "Yes",
"BirthrightAverage": "74.75",
"Birthright": "Yes",
"hillel_aq_hillels_type": "Hillel Foundation",
"hillel_phone_office": "(617) 627-3242",
"hillel_website": "http://www.tuftshillel.org",
"hillel_known_as": "Granoff Family Hillel Center",
"hillel_address": "220 Packard Ave",
"hillel_address_city": "Medford",
"hillel_address_state": "MA",
"hillel_address_postalcode": "02155",
"hillel_address_country": "USA",
"version": "4",
"id": "17789",
"name": "Tufts University",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 6:53:07 PM",
"date_modified": "6/21/2013 7:19:27 PM",
"created_by": "1",
"us_region": "Northeast",
"canadian_province": null,
"funding_type": "Private",
"residential_commuter": "Residential",
"available_jewish_studies": "^Minor^,^Major^",
"num_jewish_coursess_offered": "25",
"location": null,
"web_content": "Tufts University, located on three Massachusetts campuses in Boston, Medford/Somerville, and Grafton, and in Talloires, France, is recognized among the premier research universities in the United States. Tufts enjoys a global reputation for academic excellence and for the preparation of students as leaders in a wide range of professions. A growing number of innovative teaching and research initiatives span all Tufts campuses, and collaboration among the faculty and students in the undergraduate, graduate and professional programs across the university's schools is widely encouraged.",
"kosher_dining_available": "Yes",
"website": "http://www.tufts.edu",
"aq_hillel_id_c": "39267",
"ug_stdnt_pop_size": "5000",
"grad_stdnt_pop_size": "3700",
"j_ug_stdnt_pop_size": "1250",
"j_grad_stdnt_pop_size": "500",
"j_ug_pop_precent": "25",
"j_grad_pop_precent": "14",
"osprey_id": "38667",
"j_tot_pop_precent": "20",
"latitude": "42.42749710",
"longitude": "-71.10920120",
"phone_office": "(617) 627-3242",
"univ_picture": "IMAGE-05182012122236.jpg",
"univ_logo": "IMAGE-03062012122522.jpg",
"univ_known_as": "Tufts",
"size": "Medium",
"hillel_rabbi_educator": "Yes",
"israel_study_abroad": null,
"kosher_options": null,
"kosher_desc": null,
"relig_services_available": "Unknown",
"UnivMilestones": [
{
"id": "MILST1383",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2010",
"type": "BriSpring",
"count_rank": "50",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST1384",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2011",
"type": "BriSpring",
"count_rank": "43",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST1385",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2012",
"type": "BriSpring",
"count_rank": "50",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST1386",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2011",
"type": "BriWinter",
"count_rank": "86",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST1387",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2012",
"type": "BriWinter",
"count_rank": "90",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST1388",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2013",
"type": "BriWinter",
"count_rank": "73",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2013",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2009",
"type": "AltBreak",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2014",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2010",
"type": "AltBreak",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2015",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2011",
"type": "AltBreak",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2016",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2012",
"type": "AltBreak",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2017",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2013",
"type": "AltBreak",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2018",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2008",
"type": "AwardDevelopment",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2019",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2014",
"type": "Engagement Internship",
"count_rank": "0",
"parentorgid": "39267"
},
{
"id": "MILST2273",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "5/14/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2013",
"type": "Top60",
"count_rank": "23",
"parentorgid": "17789"
},
{
"id": "MILST2337",
"name": "NULL",
"date_entered": "6/5/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "6/5/2013 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": "NULL",
"deleted": "False",
"team_id": "96256",
"team_set_id": "96256",
"year": "2014",
"type": "Top60",
"count_rank": "21",
"parentorgid": "17789"
}
],
"address_city": "Medford",
"address_state": "MA",
"address_postalcode": "02155",
"address_country": "USA",
"address": "419 Boston Ave.",
"parent_id": "17789",
"hilleldata": {
"id": "39267",
"namehillel": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 6:53:39 PM",
"date_modified": "7/18/2013 6:32:04 PM",
"modified_user_id": "104226",
"created_by": "1",
"description": null,
"aq_hillels_type": "Hillel Foundation",
"phone_office": "(617) 627-3242",
"website": "http://www.tuftshillel.org",
"email1": "Hillel-Center@Tufts.edu",
"osprey_id": "39267",
"known_as": "Granoff Family Hillel Center",
"aq_university_id_c": "17789",
"accredited": "True",
"religioius_services_available": "^Conservative/Egalitarian^,^Conservative (Carlebach style)^,^Orthodox (Carlebach style)^,^Pluralistic/Combined minyan^,^Reform^,^Womens^,^Other^",
"volunteer_staff_only": "False",
"hillel_facility_year_built": "1996",
"year_accredited": null,
"engagement_program_type": "^CEI^,^IACT^,^Senior Jewish Educator^",
"latitude": "42.41000000",
"longitude": "-71.12000000",
"hillel_team_id": "39267",
"hillel_picture": null,
"hillel_logo": null,
"regional": null,
"parent_id": [
"17789",
"39267"
],
"relig_services_freq": null,
"religious_services_desc": null,
"hillel_desc": "Tufts Hillel has a large, vibrant Jewish community. Hillel is open to all students where they can explore their Jewish identity and desires. Students may engage in a variety of activities ranging from community service projects, Israel programs, social justice initiatives, immersion trips, informal Jewish learning and religious services. We provide a nurturing environment for Jewish students to grow religiously, socially and ethically. Hillel is comprised of dedicated and empowering students who are prepared to become active members of their own Jewish communities post graduation.",
"address_city": "Medford",
"address_state": "MA",
"address_postalcode": "02155",
"address_country": "USA",
"address": "220 Packard Ave",
"HillelOnlineIDs": [
{
"id": "69627e65-1853-e368-9642-51c3588fb229",
"name": "http://www.tuftshillel.org/jl-mailing-list.html",
"date_entered": "6/20/2013 7:30:34 PM",
"date_modified": "6/20/2013 7:30:34 PM",
"modified_user_id": "104226",
"created_by": "104226",
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"type": "Newsletter link",
"access_token": null,
"hillel_id": "39267"
},
{
"id": "8c65e0b3-607b-5eac-f952-51c358321c52",
"name": "https://tuftsgiving.org/giving-form.html?id=1&appeal_code=U0105/",
"date_entered": "6/20/2013 7:29:48 PM",
"date_modified": "6/20/2013 7:29:48 PM",
"modified_user_id": "104226",
"created_by": "104226",
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"type": "Donation form",
"access_token": null,
"hillel_id": "39267"
},
{
"id": "Fbimport_39267",
"name": "122194287831951",
"date_entered": "2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"type": "Facebook",
"access_token": null,
"hillel_id": "39267"
},
{
"id": "TwImport_39267",
"name": "tuftshillel",
"date_entered": "2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM",
"date_modified": "2/2/2012 12:00:00 AM",
"modified_user_id": "96624",
"created_by": "96624",
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"type": "Twitter",
"access_token": null,
"hillel_id": "39267"
}
],
"hillelstaff": [
{
"id": "95841",
"namestaff": "Jeffrey Summit",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 2:54:33 PM",
"date_modified": "12/31/2012 4:31:06 PM",
"modified_user_id": "211745",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": null,
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": null,
"first_namestaff": "Jeffrey",
"last_namestaff": "Summit",
"full_namestaff": "Jeffrey Summit",
"title": "Executive Director/Campus Rabbi",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "(617) 627-3242",
"phone_fax": null,
"email1": "jeffrey.summit@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "101",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Director"
},
{
"id": "95814",
"namestaff": "Leonard Goldstein",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 2:54:33 PM",
"date_modified": "6/6/2012 7:08:02 PM",
"modified_user_id": "95814",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": null,
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": "Mr.",
"first_namestaff": "Leonard",
"last_namestaff": "Goldstein",
"full_namestaff": "Leonard Goldstein",
"title": "Associate Director",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "(617) 627-3242",
"phone_fax": "(617) 627-3044",
"email1": "lenny.goldstein@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "103",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Assistant/Associate Director"
},
{
"id": "95842",
"namestaff": "Lauren Bloom",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 2:54:33 PM",
"date_modified": "4/10/2013 3:37:16 PM",
"modified_user_id": "211745",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": null,
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": "Ms.",
"first_namestaff": "Lauren",
"last_namestaff": "Bloom",
"full_namestaff": "Lauren Bloom",
"title": "Assistant Director",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "(617) 627-3242",
"phone_fax": "(617) 627-3044",
"email1": "lauren.bloom@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "103",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Assistant/Associate Director"
},
{
"id": "ec6b6407-58a4-b51d-07f3-4fcfa9373f8d",
"namestaff": "Kerrith Rosenbaum",
"date_entered": "6/6/2012 7:03:22 PM",
"date_modified": "6/11/2013 8:48:59 PM",
"modified_user_id": "c717d326-c6b4-10ff-0f90-510fdb7642b7",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": "95814",
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": "Rabbi",
"first_namestaff": "Kerrith",
"last_namestaff": "Rosenbaum",
"full_namestaff": "Kerrith Rosenbaum",
"title": "Senior Jewish Educator",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "617-627-3242",
"phone_fax": "617-627-3034",
"email1": "kerrith.rosenbaum@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "104",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Senior Jewish Educator"
},
{
"id": "55e86d1d-156c-edc0-b2a3-51a4d33b2332",
"namestaff": "Raechel Banks",
"date_entered": "5/28/2013 3:56:25 PM",
"date_modified": "5/28/2013 7:42:30 PM",
"modified_user_id": "c717d326-c6b4-10ff-0f90-510fdb7642b7",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": "95814",
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": null,
"first_namestaff": "Raechel",
"last_namestaff": "Banks",
"full_namestaff": "Raechel Banks",
"title": "Program Associate",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "617-627-3242",
"phone_fax": null,
"email1": "raechel.banks@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "108",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Jewish Student Life Coordinator"
},
{
"id": "6bce6418-3e66-b8e9-df7c-4e31b0d4e878",
"namestaff": "Andrew Cohen",
"date_entered": "7/28/2011 6:54:44 PM",
"date_modified": "9/4/2012 3:16:21 PM",
"modified_user_id": "95814",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": "95814",
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": "Mr.",
"first_namestaff": "Andrew",
"last_namestaff": "Cohen",
"full_namestaff": "Andrew Cohen",
"title": "Program Associate",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": null,
"phone_fax": null,
"email1": "andrew_b.cohen@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "108",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Jewish Student Life Coordinator"
},
{
"id": "67561de5-366f-1017-9619-50e4898d7abf",
"namestaff": "Fran Kantor",
"date_entered": "1/2/2013 7:25:15 PM",
"date_modified": "6/11/2013 8:47:59 PM",
"modified_user_id": "c717d326-c6b4-10ff-0f90-510fdb7642b7",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": "95814",
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": "Ms.",
"first_namestaff": "Fran",
"last_namestaff": "Kantor",
"full_namestaff": "Fran Kantor",
"title": "Director of Development",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": null,
"phone_fax": null,
"email1": "fran.kantor@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "109",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Development"
},
{
"id": "228405",
"namestaff": "Lesley Kristeller",
"date_entered": "7/15/2010 2:54:33 PM",
"date_modified": "6/6/2012 7:07:12 PM",
"modified_user_id": "95814",
"modified_user_namestaff": null,
"created_by": null,
"created_by_user_namestaff": null,
"description": null,
"deleted": "False",
"assigned_user_id": null,
"assigned_user_namestaff": null,
"team_id": "39267",
"team_set_id": "39267",
"team_namestaff": "Tufts University Hillel Foundation",
"salutation": null,
"first_namestaff": "Lesley",
"last_namestaff": "Kristeller",
"full_namestaff": "Lesley Kristeller",
"title": "Development Associate",
"department": null,
"do_not_call": "False",
"phone_work": "(617) 627-3242",
"phone_fax": "(617) 627-3044",
"email1": "lesley.kristeller@tufts.edu",
"sort_order": "109",
"parent_id": "39267",
"role": "Development"
}
]
},
"AcceptanceRate": "21",
"TuitionFeesInState": "44776",
"TuitionFeesOutState": "44776",
"ForeignStudents": "7",
"PercentPopMale": "49",
"PercentPopFemale": "51",
"InStateStudents": "23",
"OutStateStudents": "77",
"GreekSchool": {
"value": "Yes"
},
"GreekMen": "19",
"GreekWomen": "11"
}
}
There is currently no Hillel affiliated organization on this campus.
For more information on Jewish life on this campus, contact the university's student/religious life department.
If you are part of a Jewish student organization on this campus, learn how to become affiliated.