Northeastern University

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Niche: A+

Northeastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution located in Boston, MA. It has a 6.8% acceptance rate, with a median SAT score of 1540 and median ACT of 35. The average net price is $30,915. Northeastern University is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

6.8%

96,327 applicants

SAT Median

1540

Combined score

ACT Median

35

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$30,915

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

90.5%

Retention Rate

96.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$92,538

Student Body

17,326

Net Price by Family Income

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships at Northeastern University:

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$2,264
$30,001 – $48,000$2,436
$48,001 – $75,000$5,301
$75,001 – $110,000$16,241
$110,000+$47,696

Top Majors at Northeastern University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing1,082
Engineering844
Computer & Information Sciences762
Biological & Biomedical Sciences482
Social Sciences405
Health Professions363
Psychology161
Communication & Journalism158
Visual & Performing Arts104
Mathematics & Statistics96

Financial Aid at Northeastern University

About Northeastern University

Official website: https://www.northeastern.edu/

Admissions: https://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/

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