About Northeastern University

Northeastern University

:round_pushpin: Boston, MA • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 6%

Northeastern is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern was founded in 1898 and enrolls 39,566 students.

Quick Facts
Total Enrollment 39,566
Campus Setting city
Admission rate 6%
Tuition and fees
In State $63,141
Out-of-State $63,141
Paying For College

See The Official 2024-2025 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 750 770 790
ACT Composite 33 34 35
ACT English 33 35 35
ACT Math 31 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 558 778 23
Business/Commerce, General 958 176
Computer Software Engineering 767
Engineering, Other 157 333 13
Mechanical Engineering 231 68 13
Electrical and Electronics Engineering 88 150 24
Engineering, General 241 2
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 30 208
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 157 51 9
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 63 151
Business Statistics 188
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 112 50 11
Financial Mathematics 158
Civil Engineering, General 96 46 14
Computer Engineering, General 132 18
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 137 2 5
Chemical Engineering 124 14 6
Pharmacy 57 85
Industrial Engineering 66 61 13
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 132
Neuroscience 124
Biotechnology 0 115
Physical Therapy/Therapist 47 62
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 101 2 5
Political Science and Government, General 94 9 4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 24 77 5
Accounting 102
Mathematics, General 86 6 5
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 34 51 5
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 6 82
Biochemistry 85
International Business/Trade/Commerce 79 0
Environmental Studies 38 40
Communication and Media Studies, Other 76
Public Administration 75
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 71
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 35 34
Bioinformatics 62
Speech Communication and Rhetoric 56 0
Journalism 42 14
Artificial Intelligence 55
Physics, General 27 13 12
International Relations and Affairs 41 9
Chemistry, General 27 10 13
Physician Associate/Assistant 48
English Language and Literature, General 18 19 8
Public Health, General 0 45
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering 44
Systems Engineering 42
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 14 27 0
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 3 37
Graphic Design 39
Business Administration and Management, General 0 38
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 38
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 36
Medical Informatics 35 0
Environmental Science 32 1
Music, General 32
Applied Mathematics, General 30
History, General 16 12 2
Political Science and Government, Other 29
Counseling Psychology 27 1
School Psychology 21 3
Sociology, General 19 1 3
Nurse Anesthetist 0 23
Pharmaceutical Sciences 6 8 6
Finance, General 0 19
Human Computer Interaction 16
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other 14
Design and Applied Arts, Other 1 13
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 14
Digital Arts 13
Operations Research 13
Development Economics and International Development 12
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 11
Urban Studies/Affairs 11
Linguistics 11
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 11
Pharmacology 9 2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 0 10
Architectural History and Criticism, General 10
Visual and Performing Arts, Other 9
Biomedical Sciences, General 8 1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8
American Sign Language (ASL) 8
Applied Psychology 0 7
Human Services, General 7 0
Photography 7
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other 6
Public Health, Other 1 5
Philosophy 6
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry 3 2
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology 5
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
Architecture 4
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 0 4
Civil Engineering, Other 4
Architectural Studies 4
Systems Science and Theory 0 3
Biophysics 3 0
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other 3
Information Science/Studies 3 0 0
Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods 3
Asian Studies/Civilization 3
Spanish Language and Literature 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 0
Environmental Design/Architecture 2
Social Sciences, Other 2
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 1
Taxation 1
Legal Studies 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 1

Data source: IPEDS as of the January 7, 2025 release

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