Northeastern University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Boston, MA

$54,360

Avg tuition

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About Northeastern University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Northeastern University is a large private university located on an urban campus in Boston, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,156, and admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 20%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 90%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $54,360.

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#8 Ranked in Best Master's in Audiology and Speech Pathology Programs
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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

20% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
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97% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

90% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.

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ACT 25th-75th Percentile 33-35

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1410-1540

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

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23k

Students enrolled

48%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

39%

Non-U.S. Citizen

29%

Asian

14%

Hispanic

Black

Two or more races

Unknown

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

49%

Socio-economic diversity

12% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$17,480
On-campus other expenses	$1,800
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$17,480
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$1,800
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$1,800

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$74,640	$74,640
Off-campus without family	$74,640	$74,640
Off-campus with family	$57,160	$57,160

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
	Environmental Design/Architecture
	Landscape Architecture (BS, BSLA, BLA, MSLA, MLA, PhD)
	Architectural History and Criticism, General
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Asian Studies/Civilization
	African-American/Black Studies
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
	Neuroscience
	Biophysics
	Pharmacology
	Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
	Biochemistry
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Finance, General
	Taxation
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Business/Commerce, General
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Accounting
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
6	Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
	Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
	Information Science/Studies
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
8	Education
	College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
9	Engineering
	Industrial Engineering
	Systems Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Engineering, General
	Chemical Engineering
	Civil Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, Other
	Computer Engineering, General
	Engineering, Other
	Operations Research
	Computer Software Engineering
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
11	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	American Sign Language (ASL)
	Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
12	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
	Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
	Public Health, Other
	Physical Therapy/Therapist
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Pharmaceutical Sciences
	Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
	Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
	Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
13	History
	History, General
14	Legal Professions And Studies
	Legal Professions and Studies, Other
	Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
	Law (LL.B., J.D.)
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
16	Mathematics And Statistics
	Applied Mathematics
	Mathematics, General
17	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Systems Science and Theory
18	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
21	Physical Sciences
	Chemistry, General
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Physics, General
22	Psychology
	Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
	Counseling Psychology
	School Psychology
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
	Public Administration
	Public Policy Analysis
24	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
25	Social Sciences
	Cultural Anthropology
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Development Economics and International Development
	Social Sciences, Other
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, Other
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
26	Visual And Performing Arts
	Music, Other
	Music, General
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Design and Applied Arts, Other
	Game and Interactive Media Design
	Graphic Design
	Design and Visual Communications, General
	Digital Arts

Northeastern University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Northeastern University

Rankings

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a competitive acceptance rate. This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools. This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Graduation Rate Insight Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools. This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner. Learn more about how we determine school awards

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of more than 15,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I without football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Legal Professions And Studies

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

Retention Rate Insight

Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards