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Information Summary
Ranks 141st for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 17,611 |
| Total Enrollment | 22,604 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $65 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Boston, MA
| Total Population | 25,486 (25,486 urban / N/A rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 10,365 (1.7 people per house) |
| Families | 2,199 (2.56 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,864 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,288 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 60 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 253 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 18,576 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,351 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral (no medical/veterinary) |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northeastern University?
Ranks 108th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $29,910 | $29,910 | $29,910 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $399 | $399 | $399 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $276 | $276 | $276 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $22,320 | $22,320 | $22,320 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $256 | $256 | $256 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $930 | $930 | $930 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $43,580 | $43,580 | $43,580 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $43,190 | $43,190 | $43,190 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $34,860 | $34,860 | $34,860 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacology Degree — Tuition | $29,910 | $29,910 |
| Pharmacology Degree — Required Fees | $256 | $256 |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $34,620 | $34,620 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | $16 | $16 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $26,750  $29,910 |
$26,750  $29,910 |
$26,750  $29,910 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $900  $900 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $10,180  $10,970 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,800  $1,800 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,180  $10,580 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $1,800  $1,800 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $4,050  $4,050 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 27,168 (11,944 male / 15,224 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 12,173 (6,639 male / 5,534 female) |
| Admission rate | 45% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,955 (1,518 male / 1,437 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,955 (1,518 male / 1,437 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Northeastern University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Colonial Athletic Association |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Northeastern University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 167th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 89% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 560 / 650 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 590 / 680 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1150 / 1330 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 7,619 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $5,840 |
| Board Fee | $5,130 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $5,851 | 457 |  16% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,283 | 647 |  23% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $11,888 | 2,184 |  79% |
| Student Loan Aid | $7,325 | 1,973 |  71% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,409 |  87% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Northeastern University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 985 | 720 | 1,705 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 485 | 787 | 1,272 |
Hispanic | 426 | 519 | 945 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 625 | 750 | 1,375 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 44 | 60 | 104 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,989 | 6,584 | 12,573 |
Race Unknown | 2,291 | 2,339 | 4,630 |
| Total | 10,845 | 11,759 | 22,604 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Northeastern University?
