Northeastern University
MA · Common Data Set 2025-2026
At a glance
Recent years
| Year | Admit rate | Enrolled UG | 6-yr grad | SAT (50th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | 5.6% | 2,736 | 91.0% | 1,480 |
| 2024-2025 | 5.2% | 2,759 | 91.0% | 1,490 |
| 2023-2024 | 5.6% | 2,738 | 90.4% | — |
| 2022-2023 | 6.8% | 2,519 | 91.2% | 1,500 |
| 2021-2022 | 0.0% | 3 | 90.6% | — |
Common cross-admits
- Boston University
- New York University
- University of Michigan
- Georgetown University
- Tufts University
- University of Southern California
- Cornell University
Statistical look-alikes
Schools with very similar admit rates, SAT scores, and enrollment to Northeastern University — worth a look even if they weren't already on your list.
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Virginia-Main Campus
Frequently asked
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University?
Northeastern University admits 5.6% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.
What SAT score do I need for Northeastern University?
The middle 50% SAT range at Northeastern University is 1440–1510, with a median score of 1480. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1440; students at the 75th percentile scored 1510.
What ACT score do I need for Northeastern University?
The middle 50% ACT range at Northeastern University is 33–34, with a median of 33.
How much does Northeastern University cost?
Annual full-time tuition at Northeastern University is $67,990. Room and board is approximately $22,048. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern University?
Northeastern University's 6-year graduation rate is 91.0%. The first-year retention rate is 97.0%.
How many students attend Northeastern University?
Northeastern University enrolls 22,456 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1.
About the Common Data Set
The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.
Source
Sourced from Northeastern University's officially published Common Data Set for 2025-2026.