Northeastern University
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Northeastern University
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
Northeastern University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,747, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 18%. The university offers 79 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 91%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $56,500.
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- #3 Ranked in Best Industrial Engineering Programs
- #6 Ranked in Best Online Master's in Criminal Justice Programs 2024
- #8 Ranked in Best Master's in Audiology and Speech Pathology Programs
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
18% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
91% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankRecommended
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPARequired
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1430-1550
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
29k
Students enrolled
33%
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
34%
Unknown
2%
Black
4%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
34%
Asian
13%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
13% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
3
Total Online Enrollment
9,273
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.33% online, 67% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
99% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master's4% online
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
20%
State Grant Aid
3%
Institution Grant Aid
80%
Pell Grant
13%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debtafter graduation
$58k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Ice Hockey
- Other Sports
- Rowing
- Soccer
- Field Hockey
- Swimming Diving
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies. | |||
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 4 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 6 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 7 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 8 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 9 | Education. | |||
| 10 | Engineering. | |||
| 11 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 12 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 13 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences. | |||
| 14 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 15 | History | |||
| 16 | History. | |||
| 17 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 18 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 19 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 20 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 21 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 22 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 23 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies. | |||
| 24 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 25 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 26 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 27 | Psychology. | |||
| 28 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 29 | Security And Protective Services. | |||
| 30 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 31 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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