Northeastern University Oakland Admission Requirements
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Northeastern University Oakland Admission Overview
Northeastern University Oakland admission requirements are very highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in California. Last year Northeastern University Oakland admitted 16.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (A-) and SAT 1420-1520 / ACT 32-33. Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Northeastern University Oakland Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very High
Admission difficulty for Northeastern University Oakland
Acceptance Rate
The Northeastern University Oakland acceptance rate is 16.7%. Last year, only 3,002 of 18,030 applicants were admitted. That is the 10th lowest acceptance rate in California and the 62nd lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Northeastern University Oakland and can you get accepted?
Northeastern University Oakland is a very highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than one in four applicants. You have a low chance of acceptance even if you meet last year's profile.
Northeastern University Oakland typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.57. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Northeastern University Oakland GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.57Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.57
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Northeastern University Oakland typically have around a 3.57 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Matching last year's 3.57 average does not by itself determine admission. Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #45 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Northeastern University Oakland SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1420-1520Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
20%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 690
- Math 730
- Composite 1420
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 740
- Math 780
- Composite 1520
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Northeastern University Oakland typically score around a 1470 SAT (middle 50% 1420–1520) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 98th percentile nationally. Northeastern University Oakland ranks #8 in the state of California and #56 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1420 to 1520
Matching last year's 1420–1520 range does not by itself determine admission.
SAT policy
Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1470 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Northeastern University Oakland ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
32-33Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
5%25th Percentile Scores
- English 32
- Math 29
- Composite 32
75th Percentile Scores
- English 35
- Math 32
- Composite 33
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Northeastern University Oakland typically have around a 32 ACT (mid-50 32–33) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 97th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Northeastern University Oakland places #9 among colleges in California and #60 nationwide for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 32 to 33
Landing in last year's 32–33 band does not, on its own, decide admission.
ACT policy
You may apply to Northeastern University Oakland without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 32.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
54% of Northeastern University Oakland freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 27% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Northeastern University Oakland and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Northeastern University Oakland is $75.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 16.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.57 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1420-1520); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118888.
GPA calculator: Northeastern University Oakland GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026