Outcomes at Northeastern
Graduation Rate
91.24%
Transfer-out Rate
3.11%
Retention Rate
97.00%
The graduation rate at Northeastern University is 91.24% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. 2,436 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,670 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 95.40%.
The transfer-out rate is 3.11% that is much lower (most first-time students continue to attend) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts. The retention rate (full-time students) is 97% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Massachusetts.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Northeastern University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Northeastern University. 2,436 students have completed and 83 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 21 students still enrolled and 130 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,670 | 2,670 |
| Completers | 2,436 (91.24%) | 2,436 |
| Transfer-out | 83 (3.11%) | 83 |
| Still Enrolled | 21 (0.79%) | 21 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 130 (4.87%) | 130 |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 91.24% (2,436/2,670) | 90.41% (1,188/1,314) | 92.04% (1,248/1,356) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (1/2) | 0.00% (0/1) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Asian | 95.06% (385/405) | 92.49% (160/173) | 96.98% (225/232) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 88.28% (113/128) | 85.71% (36/42) | 89.53% (77/86) |
| Hispanic | 88.52% (162/183) | 87.06% (74/85) | 89.80% (88/98) |
| White | 91.78% (1,139/1,241) | 91.26% (585/641) | 92.33% (554/600) |
| Two or More Race | 91.37% (127/139) | 91.67% (55/60) | 91.14% (72/79) |
| Unknown | 92.99% (146/157) | 92.16% (94/102) | 94.55% (52/55) |