Northeastern University

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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 recordVery Important
Academic GPAVery Important
Standardized test scoresVery Important
Recommendation(s)Very Important
Class rankConsidered
Application EssayConsidered

Non-academic

Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityImportant
Character/personal qualitiesImportant
Volunteer workImportant
Work experienceImportant
First generationConsidered
Geographical residenceConsidered
Level of applicant's interestConsidered
InterviewNot Considered
Alumni/ae relationNot Considered
State residencyNot Considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot Considered

Cost & Tuition

Tuition: $63,141

Total Cost of Attendance: $81,353

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)

  1. Business/Commerce, General.(939 graduates)
  2. Computer and Information Sciences, General.(314 graduates)
  3. Mechanical Engineering.(250 graduates)
  4. Communication and Media Studies.(173 graduates)
  5. Economics.(159 graduates)
  6. International Business.(140 graduates)
  7. Political Science and Government.(130 graduates)
  8. Health and Medical Administrative Services.(129 graduates)
  9. Chemical Engineering.(128 graduates)
  10. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.(121 graduates)
  11. Neurobiology and Neurosciences.(118 graduates)
  12. Research and Experimental Psychology.(112 graduates)
  13. Computer Engineering.(109 graduates)
  14. Biology, General.(101 graduates)
  15. Mathematics.(87 graduates)
  16. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.(84 graduates)
  17. Civil Engineering.(81 graduates)
  18. International Relations and National Security Studies.(78 graduates)
  19. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.(71 graduates)
  20. Industrial Engineering.(68 graduates)
  21. Natural Resources Conservation and Research.(66 graduates)
  22. Engineering, Other.(64 graduates)
  23. Criminal Justice and Corrections.(59 graduates)
  24. Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.(58 graduates)
  25. Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.(58 graduates)
  26. Design and Applied Arts.(49 graduates)
  27. Chemistry.(41 graduates)
  28. Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.(34 graduates)
  29. Architecture.(33 graduates)
  30. Music.(33 graduates)
  31. Sociology.(31 graduates)
  32. Physics.(29 graduates)
  33. English Language and Literature, General.(23 graduates)
  34. Journalism.(20 graduates)
  35. History.(20 graduates)
  36. Visual and Performing Arts, General.(16 graduates)
  37. Human Services, General.(15 graduates)
  38. Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.(14 graduates)
  39. Architectural History and Criticism.(11 graduates)
  40. Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.(11 graduates)
  41. Philosophy.(10 graduates)
  42. American Sign Language.(9 graduates)
  43. Computer Software and Media Applications.(8 graduates)
  44. Fine and Studio Arts.(7 graduates)
  45. Information Science/Studies.(6 graduates)
  46. Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.(5 graduates)
  47. Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.(5 graduates)
  48. Area Studies.(3 graduates)
  49. Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.(3 graduates)
  50. Landscape Architecture.(2 graduates)
  51. Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.(2 graduates)
  52. Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.(2 graduates)
  53. Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.(2 graduates)
  54. Social Sciences, Other.(2 graduates)
  55. Graphic Communications.(1 graduates)
  56. Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.(1 graduates)
  57. Religion/Religious Studies.(1 graduates)
  58. Anthropology.(1 graduates)
  59. Architectural Sciences and Technology.
  60. Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
  61. Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  62. Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
  63. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
  64. Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
  65. Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
  66. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
  67. Biotechnology.
  68. Psychology, General.
  69. Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
  70. Public Health.
  71. Business Administration, Management and Operations.
  72. 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%)

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