Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 17,326 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $2,264 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $2,436 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $5,301 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,241 |
| Over $110,000 | $47,696 |
| All incomes (average) | $30,915 |
Sticker tuition: $66,162 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 5%
- Average SAT
- 1497
- Median ACT
- 34
- Students with Pell grants
- 12%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 91%
- Freshman retention
- 97%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $92,538
- Median debt at graduation
- $24,250
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business21%
Computer Science16%
Engineering15%
Biology & Life Sciences11%
Health & Nursing11%
Social Sciences9%
Communications & Media3%
Psychology3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Environmental Studies2%
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