Northeastern University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #216 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #107 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #95 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 24 | In Boston |
| #28 of 1,020 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 216 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 6%
- Undergraduates
- 15,891
- Graduates
- 15,268
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- northeastern.edu
Northeastern University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 6% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 6% | 5% | 6% |
| Applicants | 96,631 | 41,706 | 54,914 |
| Admissions | 5,459 | 2,203 | 3,251 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,744 | 1,107 | 1,637 |
7,097 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,308 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
754 or 27%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1460
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northeastern University are 1460-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
227 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 33
or below
75% of them
had 35
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northeastern University are 33-35 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Nonresident Alien | 12146 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 9418 (30%) |
| Asian | 4356 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 2288 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 1292 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 1216 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 418 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northeastern University is $34,770 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $5,900 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $6,383 |
| $48-75K | $10,482 |
| $75-110K | $20,109 |
| $110K+ | $51,753 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $62,000 | $27,728 |
| Tuition in-state | $62,000 | $27,728 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $62,000 | $27,728 |
| Fee in-district | $1,141 | $372 |
| Fee in-state | $1,141 | $372 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,141 | $372 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 11,759 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,790 |
| Room charge | $10,610 |
| Meal charge | $8,180 |
Northeastern University majors
Northeastern University has granted 4,498 bachelor's degrees across 71 programs, 4,663 master's across 71 programs, and 619 doctorate degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 556 | 778 | 23 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 957 | 176 | |
| Computer Software Engineering | 767 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 156 | 333 | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 229 | 68 | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 87 | 150 | 24 |
| Engineering, General | 241 | 2 | |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 30 | 208 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 155 | 51 | 9 |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 63 | 151 | |
| Business Statistics | 188 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 111 | 50 | 11 |
| Financial Mathematics | 158 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 96 | 46 | 14 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 130 | 18 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 124 | 14 | 6 |
| Pharmacy | 57 | 85 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 134 | 2 | 5 |
| Industrial Engineering | 66 | 61 | 13 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 130 | ||
| Neuroscience | 124 | ||
| Biotechnology | 115 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 47 | 62 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 24 | 77 | 5 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 93 | 9 | 4 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 98 | 2 | 5 |
| Accounting | 102 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 85 | 6 | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | 51 | 5 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 6 | 82 | |
| Biochemistry | 84 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 79 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 38 | 40 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 75 | ||
| Public Administration | 75 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 70 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 35 | 34 | |
| Bioinformatics | 62 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 56 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 55 | ||
| Journalism | 40 | 14 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 41 | 9 | |
| Chemistry, General | 26 | 10 | 13 |
| Physician Assistant | 48 | ||
| Physics, General | 22 | 13 | 12 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | 19 | 8 |
| Public Health, General | 45 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 44 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 42 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 14 | 27 | |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 3 | 37 | |
| Graphic Design | 39 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 38 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 38 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 35 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 35 | ||
| Music, General | 32 | ||
| Environmental Science | 30 | 1 | |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 30 | ||
| History, General | 16 | 12 | 2 |
| Counseling Psychology | 27 | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 27 | ||
| School Psychology | 21 | 3 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 23 | ||
| Sociology, General | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 6 | 8 | 6 |
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 16 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 14 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | 13 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 14 | ||
| Operations Research | 13 | ||
| Development Economics and International Development | 12 | ||
| Digital Arts | 12 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 11 | ||
| Linguistics | 11 | ||
| Pharmacology | 9 | 2 | |
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 11 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 10 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 10 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 8 | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 9 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 8 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 8 | ||
| Applied Psychology | 7 | ||
| Human Services, General | 7 | ||
| Photography | 7 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other | 6 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 1 | 5 | |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 5 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 3 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Architectural Studies | 4 | ||
| Architecture | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, Other | 4 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods | 3 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 3 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 | ||
| Biophysics | 2 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Legal Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Taxation | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,498 | 4,663 | 619 |
Northeastern University has a graduation rate of 90%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 88% | 93% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northeastern University is a world-class research university with 67,822 scientific papers published and 2,183,413 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 539 | 6119 |
| 1993 | 520 | 5956 |
| 1994 | 523 | 6572 |
| 1995 | 526 | 6902 |
| 1996 | 557 | 7945 |
| 1997 | 616 | 8707 |
| 1998 | 662 | 9385 |
| 1999 | 696 | 9976 |
| 2000 | 690 | 11765 |
| 2001 | 687 | 12453 |
| 2002 | 1174 | 18793 |
| 2003 | 932 | 18393 |
| 2004 | 945 | 18904 |
| 2005 | 1075 | 22801 |
| 2006 | 1192 | 25523 |
| 2007 | 1321 | 28260 |
| 2008 | 1592 | 33237 |
| 2009 | 1511 | 36272 |
| 2010 | 1737 | 43828 |
| 2011 | 1890 | 50953 |
| 2012 | 2291 | 61485 |
| 2013 | 2563 | 68861 |
| 2014 | 2882 | 76948 |
| 2015 | 2952 | 86662 |
| 2016 | 2835 | 98236 |
| 2017 | 3098 | 107597 |
| 2018 | 3440 | 121691 |
| 2019 | 3544 | 141751 |
| 2020 | 3799 | 175563 |
| 2021 | 3870 | 200656 |
| 2022 | 3677 | 193306 |
| 2023 | 3944 | 204457 |
| 2024 | 3699 | 200667 |
Northeastern University alumni
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Wendy Williams
- Enrolled in Northeastern University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- actorradio personalitytelevision presenterwriterautobiographer
- Biography
-
Wendy Williams Hunter is an American former broadcaster, media personality, and writer. From 2008 to 2021, she hosted the nationally syndicated television talk show The Wendy Williams Show.
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Patrice O'Neal
- Occupations
- film actoractorradio personalitytelevision presentertelevision actor
- Biography
-
Patrice Malcolm O'Neal was an American comedian and actor. He was known for his stand-up comedy career and his regular guest appearances on the talk show Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and the radio show Opie and Anthony.
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Biz Stone
- Occupations
- creative directorbloggercomputer scientistbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Christopher Isaac "Biz" Stone is an American entrepreneur who is a co-founder of Twitter, among other technology companies. Stone was the creative director at Xanga from 1999 to 2001. Stone co-founded Jelly, with Ben Finkel. Jelly was launched in 2014 and was a search engine driven by visual imagery and discovery. Stone was Jelly's CEO until its acquisition by Pinterest in 2017.
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Gina Haspel
- Occupations
- intelligence officerparalegal
- Biography
-
Gina Cheri Walker Haspel is an American intelligence officer who was the seventh director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from May 21, 2018, to January 20, 2021. She was the agency's deputy director from 2017 to 2018 under Mike Pompeo, and became acting director on April 26, 2018, after Pompeo became U.S. secretary of state. She was later nominated and confirmed to the role, making her the first woman to become CIA director on a permanent basis.
General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Lux, Veritas, Virtus |
| Colors | northeastern red, warm gray, black |
| Academic calendar | September to September (September - December; January-March; March-June; June-September) |
| Total FTE staff | 6,372 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 360 Huntington Ave Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5005 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6173732000 |