Among the most selective in the Northeast — top graduate earnings
Northeastern University is a private institution in Boston with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1505, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A large campus of 15.7K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
90% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $92,538 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,116.
Established
1898
Motto
Lux, Veritas, Virtus
Mascot
Paws the Husky
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I's Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
Division
Division I
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6%Acceptance
1505SAT Avg
15,719Students
16:1Student:Faculty
90%Grad Rate
$92,538Earnings 10yr
$32,116Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate5.7%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1505
Reading & WritingMid: 730
710760
MathMid: 760
750790
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 34
3335
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$63,141
Room & Board$18,790
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$81,353
Average Net Price$32,116
Median Debt at Graduation$24,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$5,900
$30–48K$6,383
$48–75K$10,482
$75–110K$20,109
$110K+$51,753
Programs (234)
Student Body
Undergrads
15,719
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
19%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%
Race & Ethnicity
White 40%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 21%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 15%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate90.4%
Freshman Retention97.5%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$78,413
8 Years$82,813
10 Years$92,538
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$68,700
Men
$81,000
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Source: Wikipedia