Can you get into Northeastern University?
Boston, MA · Private · 17,326 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
5.2%
SAT middle 50%
1440–1540
median 1490
ACT middle 50%
33–35
median 34
Testing
optional
33% submitted an SAT
Graduation rate
90%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Northeastern University actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Essay
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Legacy
- Work experience
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Northeastern University considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $84,641, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Northeastern University by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$2,264
- $30k–$48k$2,436
- $48k–$75k$5,301
- $75k–$110k$16,241
- Over $110k$47,696
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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Common questions
Northeastern University admissions, answered
What is Northeastern University's acceptance rate?
Northeastern University admits 5.2% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1440 and 1540. A score above 1540 clears the 75th percentile; below 1440, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
Is Northeastern University test-optional?
Yes, Northeastern University is currently test-optional. Submit a score if it falls inside or above the admitted middle 50%.
What does Northeastern University look for in an application?
Northeastern University reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, essay, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Northeastern University actually cost?
Sticker price is $84,641, but the average family pays $30,915 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $2,264 per year on average.
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