Overview
Student Population
National 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 |
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 62,272 prospective students applied, and 12,042 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,746 enrolled in the school. 20,785 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 842 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $50,450 plus fees of $1,072. Northeastern is ranked 60 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1360/1540 |
| ACT | 32/34 |
| GPA | 3.91 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very High |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,072 |
| Room and Board | $16,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $70,592 |
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.