#116 nationally · R1 · Massachusetts

Tufts University research spending

Tufts University spent $247M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #116 among US R1 and R2 universities and #6 in Massachusetts.

$247Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#116of 297 nationally
#6 of 13in Massachusetts (5% of the state's listed total)
Yesmedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
113Rice UniversityTXR1$255M
114George Mason UniversityVAR1$252M
115Wayne State University MedMIR1$251M
116Tufts University MedMAR1$247M
117University of Central Florida MedFLR1$247M
118West Virginia University MedWVR1$246M
129University of New Hampshire-Main CampusNHR1$223M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Tufts University run through its research office: https://viceprovost.tufts.edu/about-rad

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Questions

How much does Tufts University spend on research?
Tufts University reported $247M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Tufts University rank nationally for research spending?
#116 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #6 of 13 in Massachusetts.
Is Tufts University an R1 university?
Tufts University is classified R1 (very high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.