Northeastern University Overview
A private research institution with undergraduate campuses located in Boston, London, New York, and Oakland, Northeastern University was founded in 1898. Northeastern is home to nine academic colleges conferring undergraduate degrees in over 300 academic majors and combined majors. Additionally, the university operates a cooperative education program that integrates classroom study with professional experience across the globe.
Acceptance Rate:
6%
Average Net Price:
$37,738
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
4.0
Average ACT Composite
34
Average SAT Composite
1478
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Northeastern University Tuition and Cost
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $66,162 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $66,162 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $19,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
12%
Average Aid Per Year
$46,558
12%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,757
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$44,353
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
6%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3527
16%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$9,757
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$298,902,848
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$89,870,398
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
39%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,028
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$237
Students receiving federal loans
38%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,399
Average Other Loans Per Year
$32,680
Northeastern University Admissions Requirements
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
96631
Students Applied
31%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
288
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision Acceptance is binding so student must attend college if accepted. | November 1 | |
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | May 1 |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 1 | May 1 |
| Other | January 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$75
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
8%
Submitting ACT
27%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 34
Average SAT Composite: 1478
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
4.0
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Northeastern University Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
31,159
Total Number of Undergrads
15,891
0
100
91%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
120
Faculty Overview
0
100
82%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Northeastern University Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
49
Countries Represented
124
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
19%
Student Organizations
468
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
49%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
57%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Huskies
School Colors
Red and black
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
211
Total Female Athletes
232
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
28
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Field Hockey
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Northeastern University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
Northeastern University After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$74,200
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Providence
Top 5 Employers
State Street
IBM
PwC
Amazon
Oracle
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Engineering
Education
Operations
Information Technology
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$237
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