Northeastern University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The Northeastern's 2024 tuition & fees is $63,141 for the academic year 2023-2024. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,757.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 30,013 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).

Northeastern's acceptance rate is 6.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 50.00%. The median SAT scores is 1500 and the ACT socre is 34.

Northeastern ranked 33rd in National Universities and 8th in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Northeastern University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Northeastern University is $63,141. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $28,100.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $66,234 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $29,235.

Undergraduate$63,141
Graduate$28,100
Undergraduate$66,234
Graduate$29,235

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »6.00% Acceptance Rate / 50.00% Yield
Test Scores »1,500 SAT / 34 ACT
Graduation Rate »91%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate97%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio6.25% (16 to 1)
Student Population »30,013 (16,302 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$33,757

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Northeastern University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers the study abroad opportunity which is an arrangement by which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country.

Special Learning Opportunities at Northeastern
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationNo
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Northeastern University Directory Information

Address360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005
Phone617-373-2000
WEBSchool's Website
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AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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