Northeastern University
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ACT
363228241812
2.02.53.03.54.0
GPA
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Class Rank
Top tenth (68.8%)
Top 11%–25% (25.2%)
Top 26%–50% (5.8%)
Bottom 26%–50% (0.2%)
High School GPA
4.0 (86.8%)
3.75–3.99 (7.7%)
3.50–3.74 (4%)
3.25–3.49 (0.8%)
3.00–3.24 (0.7%)
2.50–2.99 (0.2%)
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Standardized test scores | Very Important |
| Recommendation(s) | Very Important |
| Class rank | Considered |
| Application Essay | Considered |
Non-academic
| Extracurricular activities | Important |
| Talent/ability | Important |
| Character/personal qualities | Important |
| Volunteer work | Important |
| Work experience | Important |
| First generation | Considered |
| Geographical residence | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 1,396
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $58,707
Students with non-need merit aid: 358
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $16,112
Student Debt
Median total debt: $22,000
Students with federal loans: 28.3%
Students with Pell grants: 12.3%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $74,155
After 5 years: $94,528
Majors(72 programs)
- Business/Commerce, General.(939 graduates)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.(314 graduates)
- Mechanical Engineering.(250 graduates)
- Communication and Media Studies.(173 graduates)
- Economics.(159 graduates)
- International Business.(140 graduates)
- Political Science and Government.(130 graduates)
- Health and Medical Administrative Services.(129 graduates)
- Chemical Engineering.(128 graduates)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(121 graduates)
- Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(118 graduates)
- Research and Experimental Psychology.(112 graduates)
- Computer Engineering.(109 graduates)
- Biology, General.(101 graduates)
- Mathematics.(87 graduates)
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(84 graduates)
- Civil Engineering.(81 graduates)
- International Relations and National Security Studies.(78 graduates)
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.(71 graduates)
- Industrial Engineering.(68 graduates)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(66 graduates)
- Engineering, Other.(64 graduates)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections.(59 graduates)
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(58 graduates)
- Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(58 graduates)
- Design and Applied Arts.(49 graduates)
- Chemistry.(41 graduates)
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(34 graduates)
- Architecture.(33 graduates)
- Music.(33 graduates)
- Sociology.(31 graduates)
- Physics.(29 graduates)
- English Language and Literature, General.(23 graduates)
- Journalism.(20 graduates)
- History.(20 graduates)
- Visual and Performing Arts, General.(16 graduates)
- Human Services, General.(15 graduates)
- Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(14 graduates)
- Architectural History and Criticism.(11 graduates)
- Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(11 graduates)
- Philosophy.(10 graduates)
- American Sign Language.(9 graduates)
- Computer Software and Media Applications.(8 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(7 graduates)
- Information Science/Studies.(6 graduates)
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.(5 graduates)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(5 graduates)
- Area Studies.(3 graduates)
- Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(3 graduates)
- Landscape Architecture.(2 graduates)
- Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.(2 graduates)
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(2 graduates)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.(2 graduates)
- Social Sciences, Other.(2 graduates)
- Graphic Communications.(1 graduates)
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(1 graduates)
- Religion/Religious Studies.(1 graduates)
- Anthropology.(1 graduates)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology.
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
- Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
- Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
- Biotechnology.
- Psychology, General.
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
- Public Health.
- Business Administration, Management and Operations.
- Finance and Financial Management Services.
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 15,719 students
Admission Rate: 5.7%
Retention Rate: 97.5%
Graduation Rate: 90.4%
Student Demographics
White (40.4%)
Hispanic (11.1%)
Black (5.3%)
Asian (20.9%)
Two or More (6.4%)
International (14.7%)
Gender Distribution
Men (43.6%)
Women (56.4%)