Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private four-year · City: Large
15,891undergraduates
5%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$34,770average net price per year
90%graduate in 6 years
98%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 96,631
- Admitted
- 5,459
- Admit rate
- 5%
- Admit rate, women
- 6%
- Admit rate, men
- 5%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 50%
- First-year students
- 2,744
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 27%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 710-760
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 750-790
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 8%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 33-35
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Essay or personal statement | Required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Considered, not required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, not required |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
72 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (2)
- Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's (983 awarded)
- International Business/Trade/Commerce Bachelor's (99 awarded)
Engineering (7)
- Chemical Engineering Bachelor's (93 awarded)
- Civil Engineering, General Bachelor's (84 awarded)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (124 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (87 awarded)
- Engineering, Other Bachelor's (134 awarded)
- Industrial Engineering Bachelor's (79 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (243 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (632 awarded)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Bachelor's (108 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (8)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (88 awarded)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (14 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (126 awarded)
- Biophysics Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology Bachelor's (74 awarded)
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (156 awarded)
Social sciences (8)
- Cultural Anthropology Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Development Economics and International Development Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor's (186 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (46 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (118 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, Other Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Social Sciences, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Bachelor's (198 awarded)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Pharmacy Bachelor's (58 awarded)
- Public Health, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (95 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Bachelor's (161 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (3)
- Communication and Media Studies, Other Bachelor's (55 awarded)
- Journalism Bachelor's (45 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (58 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (8)
- Design and Applied Arts, Other Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Digital Arts Bachelor's (15 awarded)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Game and Interactive Media Design Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (42 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (24 awarded)
- Photography Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (96 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (2)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other Bachelor's (39 awarded)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (33 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (2)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (31 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (39 awarded)
Architecture and related services (5)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Bachelor's (38 awarded)
- Architectural History and Criticism, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Architectural Studies Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Architecture Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Landscape Architecture Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Physical sciences (3)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (25 awarded)
- Geology/Earth Science, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (19 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (2)
- Human Services, General Bachelor's (20 awarded)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (17 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (3)
- American Sign Language (ASL) Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Linguistics Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (2)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Religion/Religious Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (1)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Legal professions and studies (1)
- Legal Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Area, ethnic, cultural, gender, and group studies (1)
- African-American/Black Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (81)
- Chemical Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Civil Engineering, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Civil Engineering, Other Master's
- Computer Engineering, General Doctorate (research)
- Computer Software Engineering Master's
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Engineering, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Engineering, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering Master's
- Industrial Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Manufacturing Engineering Master's
- Mechanical Engineering Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Master's
- Operations Research Master's
- Systems Engineering Master's
- Artificial Intelligence Master's
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Master's
- Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Master's
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration Master's
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Master's
- Medical Informatics Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Nurse Anesthetist Doctorate (professional)
- Pharmaceutical Sciences Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Pharmacy Doctorate (professional)
- Physical Therapy/Therapist Doctorate (professional)
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Public Health, General Master's
- Public Health, Other Doctorate (research)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research), Doctorate (professional)
- Rehabilitation Science Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Accounting Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Business Statistics Master's
- Business/Commerce, General Master's
- Finance, General Master's
- Taxation Master's
- Bioinformatics Master's
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Doctorate (research)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Master's
- Biotechnology Master's
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Master's
- Pharmacology Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other Doctorate (research)
- Applied Mathematics, General Master's
- Financial Mathematics Master's
- Mathematics, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Master's, Doctorate (research)
- International Relations and Affairs Master's
- International Relations and National Security Studies, Other Master's
- Political Science and Government, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods Master's
- Sociology, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Urban Studies/Affairs Master's
- Applied Psychology Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other Master's, Doctorate (research)
- School Psychology Master's, Post-master's certificate
- Public Administration Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Chemistry, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Physics, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology Master's
- Environmental Design/Architecture Master's
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Master's
- Environmental Science Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Environmental Studies Master's
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other Master's
- Design and Applied Arts, Other Master's
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other Master's
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other Master's
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia Master's
- Journalism Master's
- Human Computer Interaction Master's
- Systems Science and Theory Doctorate (research)
- English Language and Literature, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- History, General Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $63,141
- Housing and food on campus
- $18,790
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $1,800
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $84,731
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $84,731
- Total cost living at home
- $65,941
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $5,900 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $6,383 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $10,482 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $20,109 |
| Over $110,000 | $51,753 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 80%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 73%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $46,558
- Got a grant from the college
- 72%
- Average grant from the college
- $44,353
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 12%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 39%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,028
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 0%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 88%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 90%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 91%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 90%
- Transferred to another college
- 3%
- Came back for year two
- 98%
| Pell grant students | 89% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 92% |
| Neither | 90% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,607 | 93% |
| Men | 1,501 | 88% |
| Asian | 455 | 93% |
| Black | 107 | 86% |
| Hispanic | 266 | 89% |
| White | 1,405 | 91% |
| Two or more races | 142 | 87% |
| Race unknown | 313 | 89% |
| International | 420 | 88% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 3,402 | 91% | 3% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 660 | 87% | 6% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 31,159
- Undergraduates
- 15,891
- Full-time undergraduates
- 15,857
- Part-time undergraduates
- 34
- Graduate students
- 15,268
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 1%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 0%
| Women | 56% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 40% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 15% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115-5005
- County
- Suffolk County
- Type
- Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, On-campus child care, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.