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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts 02115-5005

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Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings

Northeastern University is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1505, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.

A large campus of 15.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $92,538 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,116.

Established
1898
Motto
Lux, Veritas, Virtus
Mascot
Paws the Husky
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I's Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

32 upcoming visits · Next: Sat, Apr 11 · Campus Visit
6%Acceptance
1505SAT Avg
15,719Students
16:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$92,538Earnings 10yr
$32,116Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northeastern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate5.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1505

Reading & WritingMid: 730
710760
MathMid: 760
750790

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 34
3335

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

5.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1505

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,141
Room & Board$18,790
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$81,353
Average Net Price$32,116
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$5,900
$30–48K$6,383
$48–75K$10,482
$75–110K$20,109
$110K+$51,753

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,116

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

120

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (234)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,719
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 21%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 15%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate90.4%
Freshman Retention97.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$78,413
8 Years$82,813
10 Years$92,538

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$68,700
Men
$81,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#100

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Huskies

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

152Very High

Estimated from MA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
2 mi(3 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
188 mi(326 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
269 mi(466 min)

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