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Northeastern University

Acceptance Rate 6.80 %
SAT Average 1,500
Tuition & Fees $63,141
Student Population 30,013
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $33,757

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 2024 tuition & fees is $63,141 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $28,100.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 30,013 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 6.80% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Northeastern's tuition & fees is $63,141. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $28,100.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$63,141
Graduate$28,100
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Northeastern. The acceptance rate of Northeastern is 6.80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 40.69%. The average graduation rate is 91% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $33,757 and 67% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 30,013 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 6.80 %.
Acceptance Rate
6.80%
Graduation Rate for Northeastern University is 91 %
Graduation Rate
91%
Transfer-out Rate for Northeastern University is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for Northeastern University is 97 %
Retention Rate
97%
Student Population for Northeastern University is 30,013
Student Population
30,013
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 $33,757 at Northeastern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$33,757

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 252 major programs through online and on-site education where 2 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's930
Master's1092
Doctorate (Research)360
Doctorate (Practical)70
Doctorate (Other)10
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