Private not-for-profit · City: Large
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
Detailed ICP profile · Partial Common Data Set research. Each figure has its own reporting year. This is a research snapshot, not a live update.
At a glance
- 2026–27 published cost
- $98,322
- Any state of residence · On campus · before aid · estimate
- Details about 2026–27 published cost ↓
Admissions
Historical admissions describe the reported applicant pool, not your chances. Early-plan applicants form different pools.
Applicants admitted
Unavailable
No verified figure available. Missing does not mean zero.
More admissions statistics (4)
First-year admission offers
5,920
Fall 2025
Historical offers of admission, not students who enrolled.
About this number: First-year admission offers
Admitted and enrolled populations differ. This count is separate from acceptance rate or yield.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
New first-year students
2,736
Fall 2025
Historical entering class under the source definition.
About this number: New first-year students
This is neither all undergraduates nor all students who received an admission offer.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Historical Early Decision applicants
5,404
Fall 2025
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: Historical Early Decision applicants
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Historical Early Decision admitted
1,910
Fall 2025
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: Historical Early Decision admitted
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Academic profile of entering students
Scores and GPA describe past students, not current requirements. Reporting methods and populations differ.
SAT middle 50%
1,440–1,510
Fall 2025
Enrolled students who submitted SAT scores. Not a required range or personal admission prediction.
About the 25th percentile: SAT 25th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
About the 75th percentile: SAT 75th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
ACT middle 50%
33–34
Fall 2025
Enrolled students who submitted ACT scores. Not a required range or personal admission prediction.
About the 25th percentile: ACT 25th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking act submitters
About the 75th percentile: ACT 75th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking act submitters
Average reported high-school GPA
4.22
Fall 2025
Among GPA reporters. Weighting and scale may vary; not a required or verified unweighted GPA.
About this number: Average reported high-school GPA
Schools report GPA differently. This mean cannot be compared as a universal scale or used as an admission cutoff.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
More academics statistics (10)
SAT reading/writing · 25th percentile
710
Fall 2025
Enrolled score submitters, not all students or a required score.
About this number: SAT reading/writing · 25th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
SAT reading/writing · 75th percentile
750
Fall 2025
Enrolled score submitters, not all students or a required score.
About this number: SAT reading/writing · 75th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
SAT math · 25th percentile
720
Fall 2025
Enrolled score submitters, not all students or a required score.
About this number: SAT math · 25th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
SAT math · 75th percentile
780
Fall 2025
Enrolled score submitters, not all students or a required score.
About this number: SAT math · 75th percentile
The 25th and 75th percentiles bound the middle 50% of the reported score-submitting group. They are not minimum requirements or averages; no composite is inferred by adding component percentiles.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: first time first year degree seeking sat submitters
SAT submitter share
22.0%
Fall 2025
Share of the source-defined enrolled group submitting this test.
About this number: SAT submitter share
Submission rates depend on the reported population and policy at that time, not today’s testing requirement.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Share reporting GPA
100.0%
Fall 2025
Share of the entering group with reported GPA.
About this number: Share reporting GPA
The average reported GPA may describe only this subset; weighting and scale are source-specific.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Share reporting class rank
7.0%
Fall 2025
Among students reporting class rank; nonreporters are not assumed to have a rank.
About this number: Share reporting class rank
Schools use different ranking systems. Check the reported population rather than treating this as an admission threshold.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Top tenth of high-school class
40.0%
Fall 2025
Among students reporting class rank; nonreporters are not assumed to have a rank.
About this number: Top tenth of high-school class
Schools use different ranking systems. Check the reported population rather than treating this as an admission threshold.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Top quarter of high-school class
70.0%
Fall 2025
Among students reporting class rank; nonreporters are not assumed to have a rank.
About this number: Top quarter of high-school class
Schools use different ranking systems. Check the reported population rather than treating this as an admission threshold.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Top half of high-school class
98.0%
Fall 2025
Among students reporting class rank; nonreporters are not assumed to have a rank.
About this number: Top half of high-school class
Schools use different ranking systems. Check the reported population rather than treating this as an admission threshold.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: First-time, first-year degree-seeking students
Costs & financial aid
Compare the year and population before comparing prices. Published budgets, group averages and your actual aid offer are different.
2026–27 cost of attendance
Published by Northeastern University$98,322
Published cost of attendance · per year, before financial aid
- 2026–27
- School estimate
This budget assumes
- Any state of residence
- On campus
- First-year students
- Campus: Boston / New York City / Oakland (combined on page)
What the school includes
- Tuition
- $71,050
- Fees
- $1,650
- Housing
- $13,612
- Food
- $9,210
- Books and course materials
- $1,000
- Personal expenses
- $900
- Transportation
- $900
- Published total
- $98,322
Not included in this total
N.U.in, London Scholars, NYC Scholars programs.
This is the school’s budget before financial aid. It is not a bill, the federal average net price, or your own aid offer.
About this budget
- The school calls these 2026–27 figures estimates. They can change when the school finalizes them.
- Source: Cost & Financial Aid - Estimated Annual Direct and Indirect Costs 2026-2027 (Northeastern University Undergraduate Admissions). Researched October 21, 2026; independently audited October 22, 2026.
Research notes: Housing and food vary by selection; estimates subject to Board approval.
Understand the five kinds of college costs
- Tuition & fees
- Instruction and required college fees; living costs are additional unless explicitly included.
- Attendance budget
- College charges plus estimated living, books, travel and other included expenses, before aid.
- Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
- A historical average after federal, state/local and college grant aid for a specified federal-aid population. Outside private scholarships are not automatically deducted; loans and work-study are not discounts.
- Your net cost
- Your entered attendance cost minus selected grants and scholarships. Loans and work-study remain funding sources.
- Borrowing
- Debt to repay, not a discount. Work-study is earned over time, not an upfront bill reduction.
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
$29,060
2024–25
Includes applicable federal, state/local and college grants and scholarships. First-time, full-time students receiving federal financial aid form the reporting population. The attendance budget includes estimated living expenses. Your actual cost may differ.
About this number: Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Federal average net price: average attendance cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses) minus qualifying federal, state/local and institutional grants and scholarships for this population. Federal aid defines the reporting population, not the only aid deducted; some included students receive federal loans or work-study but no grants. This is a historical average, not a personalized award. Outside private scholarships are not automatically deducted. Loans and work-study are not subtracted. This is not tuition alone, an individual award, a guaranteed price or necessarily a college bill.
U.S. Department of Education · 2024–25
Who or what this describes: First-time, full-time students receiving federal financial aid at private institutions
Tuition
$71,050
2026–2027
Historical published tuition; fees and living expenses may be additional.
About this number: Tuition
Tuition covers instruction under the source conditions. Do not treat it as a full attendance budget or subtract average net price from it.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · 2026–2027
Who or what this describes: First-time, full-time first-year students
More costs statistics (7)
Required fees
$1,650
2026–2027
Separate source-defined fees; do not add to an amount already including fees.
About this number: Required fees
Review the same-year tuition definition before adding separate fees.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · 2026–2027
Who or what this describes: First-time, full-time first-year students
Tuition & fees · in-state
$69,289
2025–26
Historical federal amount, before aid and living expenses.
About this number: Tuition & fees · in-state
Tuition and required fees are combined here. Do not add the institution’s separate fees again or confuse this with total attendance cost.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: In-state tuition and fees
Tuition & fees · out-of-state
$69,289
2025–26
Historical federal amount, before aid and living expenses.
About this number: Tuition & fees · out-of-state
This combines tuition and fees for the reported residency. It is separate from a differently dated institutional tuition figure.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Out-of-state tuition and fees
Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants
16.0%
2024–25
Source-defined undergraduate recipients; not an eligibility prediction.
About this number: Undergraduates receiving Pell Grants
This describes reported recipients, not whether your family qualifies.
U.S. Department of Education · 2024–25
Who or what this describes: Percentage of undergraduates who receive a Pell Grant
Undergraduates receiving federal loans
23.6%
2024–25
Borrowing participation; loans are debt, not grants.
About this number: Undergraduates receiving federal loans
A loan must generally be repaid and does not reduce net price. This is not a measure of the amount each student borrows.
U.S. Department of Education · 2024–25
Who or what this describes: Percent of all undergraduate students receiving a federal student loan
Average need-based grant for recipients
$64,845
2025–2026 estimated
Source-defined first-year aid recipients, not all students.
About this number: Average need-based grant for recipients
An average grant is not an average net price or a promise of aid. Eligibility, institutional need definitions and award amounts vary.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · 2025–2026 estimated
Who or what this describes: First-time, full-time first-year students
Average financial need met
100.0%
2025–2026 estimated
Institution-defined need among the reported aid population.
About this number: Average financial need met
The college’s definition of need may differ from a family budget or federal Student Aid Index. This percentage does not predict your award.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · 2025–2026 estimated
Who or what this describes: First-time, full-time first-year students
Campus & student outcomes
Enrollment, return rates and completion rates describe different source populations. They are not a measure of every student’s experience.
Undergraduate students
22,456
Fall 2025
Source-defined undergraduate headcount, not just first-year students.
About this number: Undergraduate students
Institutional reporting scope can include multiple schools or campuses. Federal and institutional counts can use different populations or dates.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: All undergraduates in the report
Students per faculty member
15
Fall 2025
A reporting ratio, not average class size.
About this number: Students per faculty member
Student and faculty inclusion rules vary. This does not tell you the size of a particular class or guarantee access to an instructor.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2025
Who or what this describes: undergraduate and applicable graduate fte
Returned after the first year
97.0%
Fall 2024 entry; Fall 2025 retention
Source-defined entering cohort and enrollment population.
About this number: Returned after the first year
Retention measures continuation under the source rules, not graduation or satisfaction.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2024 entry; Fall 2025 retention
Who or what this describes: full time first time bachelors degree seeking
Graduated within six years
91.0%
Fall 2019 entering cohort; six-year outcome
Reported entering cohort, not every student attending today.
About this number: Graduated within six years
A cohort completion rate describes the source-defined group over time; transfer and part-time populations can differ.
Northeastern University Common Data Set · Fall 2019 entering cohort; six-year outcome
Who or what this describes: full time first time bachelors degree seeking
More campus and outcome statistics (7)
Undergraduate students · federal
17,432
Fall 2024
Fall 2024 undergraduate headcount, including full-time and part-time students.
About this number: Undergraduate students · federal
This is the source-defined institutional reporting unit, not a count of majors, degrees awarded or all graduate and undergraduate students.
U.S. Department of Education · Fall 2024
Who or what this describes: Grand total
Students per faculty member · federal
16
Fall 2024
A reporting ratio, not average class size.
About this number: Students per faculty member · federal
This federal measure uses its own student and instructional-staff definitions. It is separate from class size.
U.S. Department of Education · Fall 2024
Who or what this describes: Student-to-faculty ratio
Reported academic calendar
Semester
2025–26
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: Reported academic calendar
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Institution-level service or characteristic, rather than a student cohort
Undergraduate research in federal reporting
Yes
2025–26
Historical service reporting; an unmarked option is not proof that research is unavailable.
About this number: Undergraduate research in federal reporting
The source describes a reported co-curricular option, not the full current research opportunities available to students. Verify current offerings directly.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Institution-level service or characteristic, rather than a student cohort
Study abroad reported
Yes
2025–26
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: Study abroad reported
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Institution-level service or characteristic, rather than a student cohort
Academic & career counseling reported
Yes
2025–26
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: Academic & career counseling reported
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Institution-level service or characteristic, rather than a student cohort
AP credit reported
Yes
2025–26
Reported population and year apply; missing is not zero.
About this number: AP credit reported
Read the source-defined population and conditions before comparing this figure with another institution.
U.S. Department of Education · 2025–26
Who or what this describes: Institution-level service or characteristic, rather than a student cohort
What could you study?
These examples come from historical bachelor’s degrees awarded, not a verified current-major catalog. Confirm current programs, campus and entry conditions with the college.
- Business/Commerce, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Mechanical Engineering
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Neuroscience
Historical degree records & sources
Reported first-major bachelor’s credentials, not necessarily distinct graduates. Examples with the largest reported counts, including ties; no campus or classification totals are added together.
- Business/Commerce, General
1,106 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
745 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
333 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Mechanical Engineering
278 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
244 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Neuroscience
223 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
189 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
174 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
170 degrees awarded · 2024-25
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other
166 degrees awarded · 2024-25
Plan your application
Check current official instructions for testing, essays, recommendations and dates. Historical admissions outcomes are not application requirements. Early Decision can be binding; review the institution’s conditions before choosing it.
Northeastern University — SAT/ACT policy
Not verified for this cycle
We have not verified a SAT/ACT policy for this entry year and applicant group.
Fall 2027 · first-year U.S. citizen / permanent resident applicant.
Read Northeastern University’s official testing guidance ↗ (opens in a new tab)Different applicant situation?
SAT/ACT and English proficiency are different requirements. Program, recruitment and scholarship rules may need separate confirmation.
Sources & research
Institutional Common Data Sets and federal statistics have different reporting periods and populations. Research snapshot: October 16–19, 2026. Missing values can reflect nonreporting, conflict, ambiguity or incomplete review; they are never zero. Institution earnings remain withheld under the research restrictions.
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