Northeastern University
Boston, MA
Northeastern University is a private university located in Boston, MA, serving approximately 15,719 students. It has an acceptance rate of 6%.
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Tuition
$63,141
Acceptance
5.65%
Students
30,987
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$63,141
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,141
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,790
Avg Off-Campus Living
$18,790
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.8×Graduates earn about 3.8× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
90%
Freshman Retention
98%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
5.65%
SAT range
1460 - 1550
ACT range
33 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
30,987
Undergrads
15,719
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
132
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Medium risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
203
Violent Rate / 1,000
2.67
Property Rate / 1,000
5.98
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Boston
Violent Rate / 100k
444
Property Rate / 100k
1,558
Location
Institution does not report this
Boston, MA 02115
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