Northeastern University Massachusetts

Highly selective research university in Boston with 5.6% acceptance rate and strong engineering and business programs.

College statistics

Address:
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA
02115
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.northeastern.edu/
Setting:
City
Research Activity Tier:
Research 1: Very High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Northeastern University is a private research institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, classified as Research 1 for very high research spending and doctorate production. The university enrolls over 31,000 students across undergraduate and graduate programs, with business, management, marketing, and related support services as the leading undergraduate field of study.

Annual tuition is $64,990, with a total cost of attendance of $84,570 including room and board. Admission is highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 5.6%. Admitted students typically score at the 75th percentile of 760 on SAT Reading, 790 on SAT Math, and 35 on ACT Composite. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published rate.

The university's endowment exceeds $1.8 billion, supporting its research mission and student services. Northeastern's location in an urban setting provides students access to internship and career opportunities in the Boston region and beyond. For more information, visit www.northeastern.edu/.