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Northeastern University
Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 5% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northeastern University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 17.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 5%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
17.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
5% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading710 - 760
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math730 - 780
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
5%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Engineering18% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Social Sciences9% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $191,083
Earnings 5yr: $147,886
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $169,234
Earnings 5yr: $138,446
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $158,542
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,483
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,490
Earnings 5yr: $145,441
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,909
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $145,722
Earnings 5yr: $147,061
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $143,345
Earnings 5yr: $142,854
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $142,985
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $138,018
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,474
Earnings 5yr: $157,580
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $135,416
Earnings 5yr: $143,143
Debt: $25,005
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,189
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,862
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biotechnology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,179
Earnings 5yr: $156,570
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,162
Earnings 5yr: $111,223
Debt: $25,729
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,084
Earnings 5yr: $98,407
Debt: $21,750
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,007
Earnings 5yr: $106,720
Debt: N/A
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $122,043
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,842
Earnings 5yr: $133,840
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$30,915
In-State Tuition$66,162
Out-of-State Tuition$66,162
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$78,413
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$92,538
Completion Signals
91%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
97%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$238/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
43%
Men57%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 43% men and 57% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
0%
Avg Family Income
$105,958
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