CITY & STATE
Boston, MA
PUBLIC/PRIVATE
Private
UNDERGRADUATE POPULATION*
15,747
STUDENT POPULATION*
28,167
AVERAGE GRANT AID*
$36,308
TOTAL ANNUAL COST*
$78,202
ALUMNI SALARY‡
$126,500
ACCEPTANCE RATE*
18%
SAT COMPOSITE RANGE*
1430-1550
ACT COMPOSITE RANGE*
33-35
WEBSITE
- * Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
- ‡ The median salary for workers with 10 or more years of experience per Payscale.
A private research university known for its emphasis on research, Northeastern University sits on an urban campus in Boston, Mass. The university offers more than 90 majors and concentrations. Northeastern operates satellite campuses throughout the world, with locations across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The school’s signature cooperative education (co-op) programs enable students to alternate semesters of full-time academic study with semesters of full-time employment. While completing a co-op is not
required, 96% of students participated in at least one co-op. Campus traditions allow students to spark engagement through a number of events, including Welcome Week, First Generation Student Week, and Interfaith Harmony Week. Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and media personality Wendy Williams and LL Cool J are a handful of notable alumni from Northeastern University.
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On forbes lists
#49
In Private Colleges
#64
In Research Universities
#37
In The Northeast
#314
Best Employers for Diversity 2022Dropped off in 2023
#2
Best Employers for Veterans 2020Dropped off in 2021
#45
America's Best Midsize Employers 2018Dropped off in 2019
#294
America's Best Value Colleges 2018Dropped off in 2019
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AcademicsFinancial AidAdmissionsStudent Life
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Retention Rate
97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
91%
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Retention Rate
97%
4-Year Graduation Rate
0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
91%
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
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Percent of student body receiving…
Aid
82%
Federal Grants
20%
Pell Grants
13%
State/Local Grants
3%
Institutional Grants
80%
Loans
45%
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
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Admissions Rate
18%
Admissions Yield
33%
SAT 25th PERCENTILE
1430 Composite: 700 Reading / 730 Math
SAT 75th Percentile
1550 Composite: 760 Reading / 790 Math
ACT 25th PERCENTILE
33 Composite: 34 Reading / 30 Math
ACT 75th Percentile
35 Composite: 35 Reading / 35 Math
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
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Calendar System
Semester
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Campus Setting
Urban
In-State Students
24%
Out-Of-State Students
66%
International Students
10%
Students Age 18-24
15288
Per the 2021-2022 final release data in IPEDS
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