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Northeastern University

Online Programs Graduate Programs Compare to Rivals
Acceptance Rate 5.22 %
SAT Average 1,490
Tuition & Fees $66,162
Student Population 32,553
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $34,044

Academic Overview

Northeastern University Campus, Boston, MA
Northeastern University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Boston, Massachusetts. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $66,162 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $29,174.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 32,553 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 5.22% and the graduation rate is 91% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northeastern University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $74,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Northeastern's tuition & fees is $66,162. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $29,174.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$66,162
Graduate$29,174
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Northeastern. The acceptance rate of Northeastern is 5.22% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 53.75%. The average graduation rate is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 4%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,044 and 65% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 32,553 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northeastern University is 5.22 %.
Acceptance Rate
5.22%
Graduation Rate for Northeastern University is 91 %
Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-out Rate for Northeastern University is 4 %
Transfer-out Rate
4%
Retention Rate for Northeastern University is 97 %
Retention Rate
97%
Student Population for Northeastern University is 32,553
Student Population
32,553
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northeastern University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $34,044 at Northeastern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$34,044

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005
Phone617-373-2000
WEBwww.northeastern.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.commonapp.org/
Financial Aidhttps://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/financial-tools-and-calculators/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.northeastern.edu/military/fund-your-education/
Athletichttps://provost.northeastern.edu/app/uploads/sites/2/institutionreport-update.pdf
Disability Servicewww.northeastern.edu/drc/

Offered Degrees

Northeastern offers 266 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's960
Master's1160
Doctorate (Research)380
Doctorate (Practical)80
Doctorate (Other)20
Post-Master's Certificate60

Special Learning Opportunities

Northeastern University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:11,278)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $8,180)

Veterans Benefits

Northeastern University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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