Northeastern University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #218 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #107 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #94 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #2 of 24 | In Boston |
| #25 of 1,001 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top50% | For 208 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 18%
- Undergraduates
- 15,747
- Graduates
- 12,420
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 18% and is among the top 5% 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 | 18% | 16% | 20% |
| Applicants | 75,244 | 32,535 | 42,709 |
| Admissions | 13,829 | 5,351 | 8,478 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4,504 | 1,777 | 2,727 |
7,987 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,286 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,248 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1430
or below
75% of them
had 1550
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northeastern University are 1430-1550 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
627 or 14%
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 |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9705 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 9589 (34%) |
| Asian | 3713 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 2180 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 1236 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 1132 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 597 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northeastern University is $38,927 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 | $13,099 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,743 |
| $48-75K | $16,922 |
| $75-110K | $25,113 |
| $110K+ | $46,702 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,500 | $25,801 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,500 | $25,801 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,500 | $25,801 |
| Fee in-district | $1,092 | $294 |
| Fee in-state | $1,092 | $294 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,092 | $294 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 10,481 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,810 |
| Room charge | $9,900 |
| Meal charge | $7,910 |
Northeastern University majors
Northeastern University has granted 4,312 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 3,193 master's across 63 programs, and 582 doctorate degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northeastern University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 874 | 141 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 415 | 294 | 15 |
| Computer Software Engineering | 619 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 240 | 127 | 10 |
| Engineering, Other | 108 | 262 | 5 |
| Engineering, General | 318 | 2 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 64 | 175 | 34 |
| Pharmacy | 110 | 102 | |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 148 | 59 | 3 |
| Industrial Engineering | 87 | 108 | 12 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 120 | 73 | 3 |
| Law | 193 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 107 | 76 | 7 |
| Chemical Engineering | 119 | 42 | 11 |
| Computer Engineering, General | 140 | 17 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 129 | 6 | 3 |
| Neuroscience | 137 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 46 | 91 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 135 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 124 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 112 | 1 | 5 |
| Data Modeling & Warehousing and Database Administration | 21 | 92 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 89 | 7 | 2 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 85 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 84 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 77 | 1 | 4 |
| Financial Mathematics | 79 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 63 | 10 | |
| Biochemistry | 71 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | 34 | 3 |
| Accounting | 68 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 65 | ||
| Architectural and Building Sciences & Technology | 18 | 41 | |
| Journalism | 36 | 21 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 56 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 29 | 24 | |
| Chemistry, General | 32 | 10 | 7 |
| Graphic Design | 48 | ||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 42 | ||
| History, General | 24 | 9 | 3 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 36 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 35 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | 8 | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 34 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 35 | ||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 5 | 24 | 5 |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 32 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 11 | 14 | 7 |
| Operations Research | 32 | ||
| Physics, General | 17 | 8 | 7 |
| Sociology, General | 19 | 6 | 5 |
| Finance, General | 28 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 24 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 22 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 19 | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 18 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | 6 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 17 | ||
| Human Services, General | 17 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 1 | 15 | |
| Development Economics and International Development | 14 | ||
| Human Computer Interaction | 14 | ||
| Linguistics | 12 | ||
| School Psychology | 10 | 2 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 11 | ||
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 11 | ||
| Pharmacology | 10 | 1 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 8 | ||
| Digital Arts | 7 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | ||
| Taxation | 7 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 | ||
| American Sign Language (ASL) | 6 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | ||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General | 4 | ||
| Architecture | 4 | ||
| Biophysics | 4 | ||
| Environmental Design & Architecture | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 4 | ||
| Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 2 | 2 | |
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 3 | ||
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | 3 | ||
| Public Health, Other | 3 | ||
| Systems Science and Theory | 3 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering, Other | 2 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 2 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Medical Informatics | 2 | ||
| Photography | 2 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 2 | ||
| Public Health, General | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Landscape Architecture | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Nursing Science | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 4,312 | 3,193 | 582 |
Northeastern University has a graduation rate of 91%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northeastern University is a world-class research university with 47,052 scientific papers published and 1,317,918 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Quantum and Particle physics, Environmental Science, Medicine, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 412 | 3558 |
| 1991 | 424 | 3893 |
| 1992 | 457 | 4511 |
| 1993 | 459 | 4633 |
| 1994 | 475 | 5122 |
| 1995 | 443 | 5272 |
| 1996 | 484 | 5817 |
| 1997 | 546 | 6401 |
| 1998 | 554 | 7026 |
| 1999 | 562 | 7301 |
| 2000 | 576 | 8434 |
| 2001 | 579 | 9220 |
| 2002 | 590 | 10293 |
| 2003 | 589 | 11674 |
| 2004 | 739 | 13163 |
| 2005 | 757 | 15654 |
| 2006 | 860 | 17800 |
| 2007 | 948 | 20557 |
| 2008 | 978 | 23492 |
| 2009 | 1132 | 26565 |
| 2010 | 1229 | 30772 |
| 2011 | 1349 | 36044 |
| 2012 | 1594 | 42463 |
| 2013 | 1784 | 48594 |
| 2014 | 2204 | 54330 |
| 2015 | 2330 | 61822 |
| 2016 | 2186 | 68054 |
| 2017 | 2374 | 75274 |
| 2018 | 2529 | 81063 |
| 2019 | 2759 | 97452 |
| 2020 | 3030 | 122610 |
| 2021 | 3441 | 159899 |
| 2022 | 2756 | 142886 |
Northeastern University alumni
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Wendy Williams
- Enrolled in Northeastern University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- television actorbroadcasterwriterfilm actorautobiographer
- Biography
-
Wendy Williams Hunter is an American broadcaster, media personality, and writer. From 2008 to 2022, she hosted the nationally syndicated television talk show The Wendy Williams Show.
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Patrice O'Neal
- Occupations
- television actorfilm actoractorradio personalitytelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Patrice Lumumba 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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Jane Curtin
- Occupations
- actorcomedianfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Jane Therese Curtin is an American actress and comedian. First coming to prominence as an original cast member on the hit TV comedy series Saturday Night Live in 1975, she went on to win back-to-back Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series on the 1980s sitcom Kate & Allie portraying the role of Allison "Allie" Lowell. Curtin later starred in the hit series 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996–2001), playing the role of Dr. Mary Albright.
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Biz Stone
- Occupations
- businesspersoncreative directorbloggercomputer scientist
- 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. On May 16, 2017, Biz Stone announced he was returning to Twitter Inc.
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 | 4,947 |
| 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 |