Northeastern University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Boston, MA
4.7 6 reviews

#16 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

32,553

Location Boston, Massachusetts
Website northeastern.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Best Colleges Rank

#128

Size Large
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Northeastern University occupies an urban campus in Boston's Fenway and Back Bay neighborhoods, situated adjacent to the Museum of Fine Arts and within walking distance of downtown. Founded in 1898, the institution has transformed from its origins as an evening school into a selective private research university known for its signature cooperative education program, which integrates classroom learning with professional work experience. The campus combines classic Boston brownstones with modern academic facilities across 73 acres, featuring both traditional quad spaces and integrated city blocks. Northeastern is recognized for its programs in business, engineering, computer science, and health sciences, while maintaining a strong emphasis on experiential learning and global engagement through its network of campuses worldwide. Students primarily reside in university housing during their first two years, with many upperclassmen opting to live in Boston's surrounding neighborhoods.

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Ratings

Northeastern is rated within the top 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Northeastern University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#128
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#104
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#16
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#16
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#149
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#16

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Exceptional

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1440/1540
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 33/35

Acceptance Rate

5.2%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 53.8%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$66,162

Costs for Northeastern University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$66,162
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,172
Room and Board		$19,580
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,800
Total One Year Cost		$89,714

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$69,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Northeastern University are Business, Engineering, and Health Professions. 25% of students major in Business, 11% in Engineering, and 11% in Health Professions.