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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts•Private

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Thank you for your interest in Northeastern University! Please note that the first-year undergraduate application deadline for Fall 2025 has now passed. We’re excited to connect with students interested in applying for Fall 2026 and Fall 2027. If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact our Admissions team at admissions@northeastern.edu.

Your chances

-

Acceptance rate

5%

Private school in Massachusetts with 22,900 total undergraduate students
Urban
New England
D1 Basketball
Colonial Athletic Association
northeastern.edu
360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373-2000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
5%
Yield rate - overall
55%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
5%
Men
4%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
98,392
Women: 56%
Men: 44%
northeastern.edu/admissions

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$87,450
Out-of-state
$87,450

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 28%
ACT: 14%
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Students

First-year enrolled students (full-time)
2,757
Student diversity
Diverse
4-year graduation rate
63%
6-year graduation rate
91%
Retention rate
97%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International students
19%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 59%
Men: 41%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander
27%
Black
6%
Hispanic
12%
Native American
< 1%
Other
8%
White
47%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
15:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP and IB exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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