Northeastern University
tuition & fees
$66,162
graduate tuition & fees
$29,174
acceptance rate
5%
Student Population
32,553
online students
1,730
Number of Programs
266
Financial Aid Amount
$35,882
SAT Scores
1,490
Graduation Rate
91%
Northeastern University is a Private, 4 years college located in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern ranked 24th in National Universities, 168th in World Universities, and 5th in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 32,553 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Northeastern's acceptance rate is 5.22% last year (undergraduate school).
Northeastern University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northeastern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005 |
| Phone | 617-373-2000 |
| WEB | www.northeastern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.northeastern.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.commonapp.org/ |
| Financial Aid | https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://studentfinance.northeastern.edu/financial-tools-and-calculators/ |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.northeastern.edu/military/fund-your-education/ |
| Athletic | https://uds.northeastern.edu/about/consumer-information/ |
| Disability Service | https://disabilityaccessservices.northeastern.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northeastern University is 5.22% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 53.75%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 5.22 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 53.75 % |
Tuition & Fees
Northeastern's 2025 tuition & fees is $66,162 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.78% compared to the last year's rate ($63,141).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $29,174. The graduate tuition increased by 3.82% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $66,162 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $29,174 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 32,553 students have enrolled at Northeastern (2024-2025). Among them, 1,730 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Northeastern has 17,432 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 15,121 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 32,553 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 17,432 |
| Graduate Students | 15,121 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,730 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Northeastern offers 266 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northeastern
| Number of programs | 266 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |