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Overview

Northeastern
Location Boston, MA
Setting Large City
Enrollment 30,013
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #130
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website northeastern.edu
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Costs

Northeastern
Tuition (In State) $59,100
Tuition (Out of State) $59,100
Room & Board $18,430
Avg Net Price $35,827
Avg Grant Aid $42,331
% Receiving Grant Aid 82%

Admission

Northeastern
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 91,000
Admitted 6,191
Acceptance Rate 6.8%
Enrolled % 40.7%
Avg High School GPA 3.91
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Elite
Applicant Competition Extreme
ACT Range 33/35
SAT Range 1440/1550
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Jan 1, 2025

Academics

Northeastern
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (25%)
  • Engineering (11%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Communication (6%)

Outcomes

Northeastern
Graduation Rate 77%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $69,500
Making Student Loan Payments 79%
Median Student Loan Debt $27,875
Median Loan Payment $288

Diversity

Northeastern
% Men 48%
% Women 52%
Racial Diversity Very High
HBCU No
% White 48%
% Black 4%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 4%
% International 20%
% Unknown Race 6%

Students

Northeastern
% In-State 21%
% Out-of-State 66%

Campus

Northeastern
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/