B+
Very Good
Score: 76/100

Northeastern University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Boston, Massachusetts 02115
🌐 www.northeastern.edu/
Outcomes
A+
94/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B+
80/100
Experience
A
87/100
Prestige
A+
100/100

Quick Stats

31,159
Total Enrollment
90%
Graduation Rate
98%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
For parents & investors

The Northeastern University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $869,482
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,297/mo — vs ~$1,179/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02119 (4.0% cap, Boston)

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🏆 Where Northeastern University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Business/Commerce, General
of 100 schools
🥇
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
of 24 schools
🥉
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
of 24 schools
#4
Computer Software Engineering
of 44 schools
#7
Biotechnology
of 35 schools
#9
Engineering, Other
of 29 schools
#9
Engineering, General
of 100 schools
#13
Computer and Information Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#13
Industrial Engineering
of 75 schools
#14
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
of 30 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $62,000 $62,000
Room $10,610
Board $8,180
Total Cost (On-Campus) $84,731 $84,731

Financial Aid

80%
Receive Any Aid
16%
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Computer and Information Sciences, General 1,744 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 1,146 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 1,086 grads/yr Engineering, Other 701 grads/yr Engineering, General 388 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 358 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 308 grads/yr Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration 307 grads/yr Biotechnology 270 grads/yr Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 247 grads/yr Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 241 grads/yr Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other 199 grads/yr Industrial Engineering 188 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 180 grads/yr Financial Mathematics 164 grads/yr Neuroscience 160 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 159 grads/yr Business Statistics 153 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 147 grads/yr Pharmacy 145 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northeastern University's top programs commonly pursue.

Computer and information systems managers
$171k/yr 667,100 jobs
Computer and information research scientists
$141k/yr 40,300 jobs
Database architects
$136k/yr 66,900 jobs
Computer network architects
$130k/yr 179,200 jobs
Computer occupations, all other
$109k/yr 472,000 jobs
Database administrators
$105k/yr 78,000 jobs
Computer systems analysts
$104k/yr 521,100 jobs
Software quality assurance analysts and testers
$103k/yr 201,700 jobs

Student Demographics

31,159
Total Students
52%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 30%
Hispanic 7%
Black 4%
Asian 14%
Two or More 4%
Non-Resident 39%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 23%
Fully Online 4%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University?
Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 6%. This makes it a highly selective institution where admission is very competitive.
How much does it cost to attend Northeastern University?
Tuition at Northeastern University is $62,000 for in-state students and $62,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern University?
The graduation rate at Northeastern University is 90%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Northeastern University a good school?
Northeastern University has a Repit College Score of 76/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (A+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northeastern University?
Northeastern University has a total enrollment of 31,159 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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B+
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A
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A
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A
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A
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B+
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology