About Northeastern University

Northeastern University

:round_pushpin: Boston, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 5%

Northeastern is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern was founded in 1898 and enrolls 41,654 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 41,654
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 5%
Tuition and fees
In State $63,141
Out-of-State $63,141
Paying For College

See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.

Admissions

For information about applying to Northeastern University, see the school’s admission page and online application.

Test 25th percentile score Median score 75th percentile score
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 710 730 760
SAT Math 730 760 780
ACT Composite 33 34 35
ACT English 33 35 35
ACT Math 30 33 35
Consideration Required Not required but considered Not considered
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Application type Deadline
Early Action / Early Decision Nov 1

Tuition & Fees

Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Northeastern University.

Cost Breakdown In State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,000 $62,000
Fees $1,141 $1,141
Room and Board $18,790 $18,790
Books $1,000 $1,000
Total (Before Financial Aid): $82,931 $82,931

Majors

Major Bachelors Masters Doctorate
Computer and Information Sciences, General 633 1075 36
Business/Commerce, General 986 160
Computer Software Engineering 1086
Engineering, Other 134 545 22
Engineering, General 385 3
Mechanical Engineering 244 99 15
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 88 195 25
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 108 199
Biotechnology 0 270
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 188 56 3
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 31 210
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 199
Industrial Engineering 80 99 9
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 164 8 8
Financial Mathematics 164
Neuroscience 160
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 96 54 8
Business Statistics 153
Computer Engineering, General 125 22
Pharmacy 58 87
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 130 0 11
Civil Engineering, General 84 47 6
Political Science and Government, General 118 6 4
Chemical Engineering 93 22 9
Business Administration and Management, General 0 111
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 33 64 7
Mathematics, General 99 2 2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 22 78 2
International Business/Trade/Commerce 99 0
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 0 94
Biochemistry 89
Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 87
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 38 49
Bioinformatics 84
Public Administration 80 4
Environmental Studies 40 36
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 74
Accounting 66
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 7 56
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 58 0
Artificial Intelligence 58
Chemistry, General 27 16 14
Communication and Media Studies, Other 56
Journalism 45 7
Public Health, General 1 51
International Relations and Affairs 47 5
Medical Informatics 47 3
Physician Associate/Assistant 50
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 7 41
Systems Engineering 47
Physics, General 21 14 11
School Psychology 22 0
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 13 29 0
Graphic Design 42
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 39
Environmental Science 32 2 3
English Language and Literature, General 22 12 3
Applied Mathematics, General 36
Sociology, General 22 6 6
Design and Applied Arts, Other 3 28
Pharmaceutical Sciences 4 23 3
History, General 18 9 2
Counseling Psychology 27 0
Nurse Anesthetist 0 27
Music, General 24
Political Science and Government, Other 22
Human Services, General 21 0
Pharmacology 15 5
Applied Psychology 0 20
Finance, General 0 18
Human Computer Interaction 18
Digital Arts 16
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 14
Urban Studies/Affairs 13
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0 13
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 13
Philosophy 11
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 11
Linguistics 10
Biomedical Sciences, General 10 0
Architectural History and Criticism, General 9
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 9
Development Economics and International Development 9
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other 9
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 6 2
Operations Research 8
Photography 8
Architectural Studies 8
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Legal Studies 6
Rehabilitation Science 3 2
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 4
American Sign Language (ASL) 4
Civil Engineering, Other 4
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 0
Environmental Design/Architecture 3
Geology/Earth Science, General 3
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other 3
Taxation 3
Systems Science and Theory 0 3
Manufacturing Engineering 3
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 2
Game and Interactive Media Design 2
Biophysics 2 0
Public Health, Other 0 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Architecture 1
Social Sciences, Other 1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Cultural Anthropology 1
African-American/Black Studies 1
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0 1
Landscape Architecture 1
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 1
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release

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