Acceptance Rate
6%
Enrollment
15,719
Graduation Rate
90%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Retention Rate
98%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)1460–1550
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)33–35
136
Test Policy: Test Optional
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,141
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,141
Avg Net Price
$32,116
Room & Board
$18,790
Total COA
$81,353
Median Debt
$24,250
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$5,900
$30,001–48,000
$6,383
$48,001–75,000
$10,482
$75,001–110,000
$20,109
$110,001+
$51,753
Pell Grant Rate: 12%
Federal Loan Rate: 28%
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Sticker Price$81,931
Estimated Net Price$32,116 (avg)
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Northeastern University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$92,538
Retention Rate
98%
Median Debt
$24,250
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
23.0%
Engineering
19.7%
Computer Science
14.4%
Biology
9.9%
Health Professions
8.0%
Social Sciences
7.8%
Communication
3.8%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.3%
Psychology
2.2%
Mathematics & Statistics
1.9%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General | 939 | $91,376 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 314 | $132,227 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 250 | $91,235 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 173 | $67,761 |
| Economics | 159 | $81,504 |
| International Business | 140 | $91,133 |
| Political Science and Government | 130 | $65,006 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 129 | $72,627 |
| Chemical Engineering | 128 | $91,084 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 121 | $79,142 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 118 | $59,073 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 112 | $57,605 |
| Computer Engineering | 109 | $121,329 |
| Biology, General | 101 | $73,280 |
| Mathematics | 87 | $90,232 |
Demographics
Men 44%Women 56%
White
40.4%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
11.1%
Asian
20.9%
Two or More
6.4%
International
14.7%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-01-01
EA2025-11-01
REA2026-01-01
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.
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