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Colleges / Northeastern University

Northeastern University

Boston, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate18%
Acceptance Rate18%

About Northeastern

Northeastern University is a private research institution known for its emphasis on experiential learning. The university’s signature cooperative education program offers courses and programs with opportunities to gain practical hands-on experience. These opportunities provide students with real-world skills and with a competitive edge when they enter their post-graduate careers. 

Northeastern is committed to global engagement. The university has an extensive network of campuses across the word including locations in the US, UK, and Canada and also has an impressive study abroad program. Northeastern’s cooperative education (co-op) system gives students the unique opportunity to alternate between periods of full-time work and studying to broaden their knowledge.

The campus experience is unique at Northeastern, spanning across several of Boston’s lively neighborhoods. The campus boasts a mix of contemporary and traditional architecture, several cutting edge labs, and dynamic study spaces across campus. The university neighbors several of the city’s iconic destinations including the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Fenway Park.

Northeastern is an NCAA Division I school and a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. The most popular sport at Northeastern is hockey, with both the men’s and women’s teams having won several conference championships. Northeastern teams are known as the Huskies.

Did You Know? 

There is a system of underground tunnels beneath the Northeastern campus that connects several buildings. The tunnels provide a weather-safe way for students to travel between buildings during inclement weather including during the notoriously harsh New England winters. 

More on Northeastern from the CC Community

“It always seems that students are highly supportive of each other’s endeavors, activities, coops, etc. [. . .] many students do coop in Boston, stay and live on campus or in the area, and actually have more time to engage in other programming since they are not doing work outside of class.”

“My [son] started NU during the pandemic and was able to make wonderful friends in his dorm even without the usual parties. He and his friends play intramural sports and host parties. They have traveled to Europe for spring break, have done summer study abroad programs, and together visited a friend on co-op in CA. Co-op earnings have paid for trips. I think it’s best for students who embrace travel and flexibility and are self-motivated and independent.”

 

Northeastern University is a private, nonprofit school in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern was founded in 1898. The college enrolls around 33,676 students a year, including 20,337 undergrad students.

Northeastern Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Northeastern. Around 18% of applicants get into Northeastern each year. Out of 75,244 applications received in 2022, 13,829 students were offered admission.

Northeastern University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 18%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 51%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA Offered but % not available
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 28%

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Northeastern University is locatedin the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in Boston.

If you would like to see Northeastern for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northeastern University and Boston are like without leaving home.

College Info

Northeastern Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northeastern is Jan 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northeastern is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Northeastern University is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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Northeastern ACT Scores

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ACT Range

33 - 35

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

35 and Above

Good

33 to 35

Avg

33 and Less

Low

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Northeastern SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1440 - 1530

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Math SAT Range

730 - 790

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Reading SAT Range

700 - 760

Northeastern Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$76,402

In State

$76,402

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$56,500
$56,500
Fees
$1,092
$1,092
Housing
$17,810
$17,810
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at Northeastern is like? There are approximately 33,676 students enrolled at Northeastern, including 20,337 undergraduate students and 13,339 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 24% percent are from MA and 76% percent of students are from other states.

100%

Full Time

0.18%

Part Time

24%

In State

76%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

33,676

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

18%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$57,592

Out-of-State

$57,592

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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