Applying to Northeastern

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northeastern University is 5.65% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 50.27%. 41,706 men and 54,914 women applied to Northeastern and 2,203 men and 3,251 women students were accepted.

Among them, 1,107 men and 1,637 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northeastern.

In 2024, 754 students (27% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 227 students (8%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northeastern.

The median SAT score is 1,500 with 730 SAT EBRW and 770 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 760 and the 25^th percentile is 710. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 750 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th percentile score of 33 at Northeastern. The median ACT math score is 33 and the ACT English score is 35.

The SAT and ACT scores at Northeastern University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Northeastern. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northeastern University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Northeastern University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northeastern.