Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a large, private nonprofit institution in Boston, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 17,326 students. The acceptance rate is 5%. 91% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $92,538.
5%
Acceptance
$30,915
Net price
17,326
Enrollment
91%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
5%
Acceptance rate
1,497
SAT average
34
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$30,915
Average net price
$66,162
In-state tuition
$66,162
Out-of-state tuition
$19,580
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$84,641
Total cost of attendance
12%
Students receiving Pell grants
27%
Students with federal loans
$24,250
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$92,538
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$78,413
Median earnings (6 yrs)
91%
Graduation rate
97%
Retention rate
91%
Earn more than a HS grad
$21,813
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
17,326
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
19%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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