Northeastern University

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5.2%

Applications

98,425

Enrolled

2,759

Yield Rate

53.8%

SAT Average

1490

ACT Midpoint

34

Test Policy

Optional

Application Fee

$75

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class

68.8%

Top 25% of HS Class

94.0%

Top 50% of HS Class

99.8%

Admission Factors

Very Important

Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA, Standardized Tests, Recommendations

Important

Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Considered

Class Rank, Application Essay, First Generation, Geographic Residence, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition

$66,162

Out-of-State Tuition

$66,162

Average Net Price

$30,915

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k

$5,900

Family Income $30k–$48k

$6,383

Family Income $48k–$75k

$10,482

Family Income $75k–$110k

$20,109

Family Income Over $110k

$51,753

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met

100%

Avg. Need-Based Grant

$56,482

Avg. Total Aid Package

$59,167

Avg. Debt at Graduation

$35,092

% Graduates Who Borrowed

42.75%

% Receiving Pell Grants

12.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate

0.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

91.0%

First-Year Retention Rate

98.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates

23.5%

Major Concentration

Specialized

Annual Degree Completions

8,996

Top Fields of Study

• Business & Management: 1,036 graduates/year
• Engineering: 888 graduates/year
• Computer & Information Sciences: 646 graduates/year
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 444 graduates/year
• Health Professions: 358 graduates/year
• Social Sciences: 349 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score

1.79

Application Trend

Rising demand

Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)

9.4% annual growth

Opportunity Score Percentile

38th percentile

Years of Data

11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.8 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.