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Overview |
Northeastern | |||
| Location | Boston, MA | |||
| Setting | Large City | |||
| Enrollment | 31,159 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #132 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | northeastern.edu | |||
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Costs |
Northeastern | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,000 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,000 | |||
| Room & Board | $18,790 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $34,770 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $46,558 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% |
Admission |
Northeastern | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 96,631 | |||
| Admitted | 5,459 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1460/1550 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northeastern | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 26% | |||
| % Women | 23% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/