Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | northeastern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Northeastern University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 62,263 prospective students applied, and 11,240 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,996 enrolled in the school. 20,785 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 842 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $52,420 plus fees of $1,086. Northeastern is ranked 102 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northeastern is rated within the top 21% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northeastern University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#102 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#85 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#226 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1390/1540 |
| ACT | 32/35 |
| GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,086 |
| Room and Board | $16,930 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,236 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 25% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167358 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern University.
Current students may use the Northeastern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.