Northeastern University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$64,990

4.82% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$34,207

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

5.22%

98,425 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

32,553

95.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

90.5%

2,479 Graduates

About

Northeastern University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Northeastern University were Computer Software Engineering (1,086 degrees awarded), General Computer & Information Sciences (1,075 degrees), and Other Engineering (545 degrees).

In 2024, 11,632 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northeastern University. 49.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,496 degrees), 2.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,518 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern University is $64,990, which is $33,070 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Northeastern University is $64,990, which is $33,070 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,207.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending Northeastern University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$64,990

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeastern University was $64,990. The cost of tuition at Northeastern University is $33,070 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northeastern University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$34,207

2024 Value

1.62%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Northeastern University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,207. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Northeastern University grew by 1.62%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,790

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northeastern University was of $18,790 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 1.95% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northeastern University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Northeastern University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 7.69% with respect to 2023, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northeastern University received 98,425 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.86% annual growth. Out of those 98,425 applicants, 5,133 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 5.22% acceptance rate.

There were 32,553 students enrolled at Northeastern University in 2024. 24% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northeastern University has an overall enrollment yield of 53.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

5.22%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,133

Accepted Out of 98,425

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northeastern University was 5.22% (5,133 admissions from 98,425 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 5.65%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.86%, while admissions declined by 5.97%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northeastern University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

24%

Submission Percentage (2024)

653

Scores Submitted (2024)

24% of enrolled first-time students at Northeastern University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northeastern University had a total enrollment of 32,553 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern University is 30,955 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,598. This means that 95.1% of students enrolled at Northeastern University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northeastern University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.7% White, 15.4% Asian, 7.13% Hispanic or Latino, 4.54% Two or More Races, 3.71% Black or African American, 0.0399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0338% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northeastern University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.6%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Asian Female (12.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (9.67%), followed by White Male (7.44%) and Asian Female (3.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northeastern University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32,553 students. The full-time enrollment at Northeastern University is 30,955 and the part-time enrollment is 1,598. This means that 95.1% of students enrolled at Northeastern University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northeastern University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

97%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northeastern University was 97%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Northeastern University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northeastern University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
10,006 enrolled students
Asian
5,023 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
2,322 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northeastern University is 30.7% White, 15.4% Asian, 7.13% Hispanic or Latino, 4.54% Two or More Races, 3.71% Black or African American, 0.0399% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0338% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 961 students (2.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 20 fewer women than men received degrees from Northeastern University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northeastern University is white (3,496 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,518 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Northeastern University is Computer Software Engineering (1,086 degrees awarded), followed by General Computer & Information Sciences (1,075 degrees) and Other Engineering (545 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northeastern University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (3,594 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,228 degrees), and Math & Statistics (303 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern University are Software developers (1,178,823 people), Other managers (549,511 people), Physicians (444,724 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (412,862 people), and Civil engineers (325,438 people).

The most specialized majors at Northeastern University in 2024 are Engineering (3,594 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,228 degrees), Math & Statistics (303 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (109 degrees), and Biology (915 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern University are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northeastern University are Engineering (3,594 degrees awarded), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2,228 degrees), Math & Statistics (303 degrees), Architecture and Related Services (109 degrees), and Biology (915 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northeastern University are Computer Systems Design (1,200,926 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (662,019 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (640,150 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (592,612 people), and Construction (419,498 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northeastern University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
986 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
633 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
244 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northeastern University was General Business with 986 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northeastern University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

5,826

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

5,806

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 5,826 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern University, which is 1 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (5,806).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northeastern University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 1,124 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 1.81 times more than the 620 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 620 degrees were awarded to men at Northeastern University in General Computer & Information Sciences, which is 0.552 times less than the 1,124 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

91%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 91% of students graduating from Northeastern University completed their program within 150% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 91% completed their degrees within 200% of the normal time.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (94.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Northeastern University is Male and Asian (94.9% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.97% of graduates (123 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,496 degrees awarded
Asian
1,518 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
667 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northeastern University is white (3,496 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (1,518 degrees).

0.98% of degree recipients (114 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,051 degrees awarded
White Female
1,917 degrees awarded
White Female
1,829 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northeastern University is white female (2,051 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,917 degrees).

Operations

Northeastern University has an endowment valued at nearly $1.85B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 231M (12.5%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Northeastern University had a total salary expenditure of 2.22B. Northeastern University employs 564 Professors, 493 Associate professors and 467 Assistant professors. Most academics at Northeastern University are Male Professor (358), Male Associate professor (272), and Female Assistant professor (240).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 979 employees, Management, with 802 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 734 employees.

Endowment

$1.85B

2024 Endowment

10.1%

growth from 2023

Northeastern University has an endowment valued at about $1.85B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Northeastern University grew 10.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.6B higher than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northeastern University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$929M

2024 Salaries

15.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Northeastern University paid a median of $929M in salaries, which represents 41.8% of their overall expenditure ($2.22B) and a 15.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 17% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 9.81% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$250M

Instructional Salaries

1,671

Number of Employees

In 2024, Northeastern University paid a total of $250M to 1,671 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northeastern University were Business and Financial Operations with 979 employees, Management with 802 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 734 employees.

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