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Northeastern University

Northeastern University is a large, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1898, Northeastern University offers undergraduate degrees in 234 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 1
15,891 undergraduates
cost $63,141 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Northeastern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 5.7%
SAT score average 1505
ACT score average 34
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $75
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Key deadlines

November
01
320 days away Early Decision date

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January
01
16 days away Application deadline date

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November
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northeastern University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Law and Legal Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Computer Engineering
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Mechanical Engineering
Law

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,141
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $84,731
Average financial aid package $46,555
Estimated cost $38,176 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,141
Additional expenses
Room & board $18,790
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,800
Cost of attendance* $84,731
Average financial aid package $46,555
Estimated cost $38,176 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northeastern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,891, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

31,159

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
30%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
14%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
41%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northeastern University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
phone 6173732000
address www.northeastern.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northeastern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northeastern University?

Northeastern University is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University? 

The acceptance rate for Northeastern University is 6%.

What’s the average GPA for Northeastern University?

The average high school GPA for Northeastern University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northeastern University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northeastern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $338,924.

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