Northeastern University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Large • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Northeastern University Rankings
Affordability26
Selectivity93
Retention93
Graduation84
Earnings79
Diversity86
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northeastern University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing25%
Communication, Journalism6%
Communications Technologies<1%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Engineering17%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs11%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Northeastern University
19%
Admission Rate
740
Median SAT Math
710
Median SAT Reading
33
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)690–790
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)670–750
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)32–34
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northeastern University
$52K
In-State Tuition
$52K
Out-of-State Tuition
$68K
Average Total Cost
$32K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $44K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northeastern University
36%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$258
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 39% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $22K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $34K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $14K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 75% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 83% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 86% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northeastern University
97%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
11%
Withdrawal Rate
88%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 88% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 86% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 91% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 85% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 89% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 89% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 51% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 84% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 88% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 88% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northeastern University
95%
Employment Rate
$54K
Median Salary
$36K
25 Pctl Salary
$73K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $16K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $36K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $54K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $73K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $86K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $54K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $61K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $67K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northeastern University
13,760
Undergraduates
86%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
7,718
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 51% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 49% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 14% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 18% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 45% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
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