Northeastern University

Boston, MA
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Acceptance Rate
6%
Enrollment
15,719
Graduation Rate
90%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Retention Rate
98%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)14601550
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3335
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$63,141
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,141
Avg Net Price
$32,116
Room & Board
$18,790
Total COA
$81,353
Median Debt
$24,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$5,900
$30,001–48,000
$6,383
$48,001–75,000
$10,482
$75,001–110,000
$20,109
$110,001+
$51,753
Pell Grant Rate: 12%
Federal Loan Rate: 28%

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Sticker Price$81,931
Estimated Net Price$32,116 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
90%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Retention Rate
98%
Median Debt
$24,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
23.0%
Engineering
19.7%
Computer Science
14.4%
Biology
9.9%
Health Professions
8.0%
Social Sciences
7.8%
Communication
3.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.3%
Psychology
2.2%
Mathematics & Statistics
1.9%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Business/Commerce, General939$91,376
Computer and Information Sciences, General314$132,227
Mechanical Engineering250$91,235
Communication and Media Studies173$67,761
Economics159$81,504
International Business140$91,133
Political Science and Government130$65,006
Health and Medical Administrative Services129$72,627
Chemical Engineering128$91,084
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing121$79,142
Neurobiology and Neurosciences118$59,073
Research and Experimental Psychology112$57,605
Computer Engineering109$121,329
Biology, General101$73,280
Mathematics87$90,232

Demographics

Men 44%Women 56%
White
40.4%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
20.9%
Two or More
6.4%
International
14.7%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-01-01
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-01
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.