Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, MA. It enrolls about 31,159 students and admits roughly 6% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Boston, MA 02115 |
| County | Suffolk County |
| Enrollment | 31,159 |
| Acceptance rate | 6% |
| Applicants / admitted | 96,631 / 5,459 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $63,141 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $63,141 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 90% |
| Transfer-out rate | 3% |
| Full-time retention rate | 98% |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 710–760 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | www.northeastern.edu/ |
| Phone | 6173732000 |
Admissions
About 96,631 students applied and 5,459 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,744 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $63,141 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 3,108 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 90% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northeastern University is in Boston, MA, Suffolk County. Its coordinates are 42.3400, -71.0888.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University?
About 6% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 96,631 applicants.
How much does Northeastern University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $63,141 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northeastern University?
About 31,159 students are enrolled.