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Private Non-Profit4-Yearlarge campus
Northeastern University
Boston, MA
4.5Exceptional
6%
Highly Selective
91%
Graduation
About Northeastern University
Northeastern University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. With an enrollment of approximately 15,719 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Northeastern University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 6% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 91% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $92,538 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $32,116 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
6%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
91%
Enrollment
15,719
Total students
Median Earnings
$92,538
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$63,141
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,141
Per year
Average Net Price
$32,116
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1460–1550
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1460
Median
1490
75th
1550
4001600
SAT Math
25th
750
Median
760
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
34
75th
35
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$63,141/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$32,116/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$128,464
10-Year Earnings
$925,380
ROI Multiple
7.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Northeastern University
Student Outcomes
91%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$93k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
15,719
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
