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Northeastern University

Admissions Data Dashboard | Common Data Set 2016-2025

Total Applications
98,425
2024-2025
Acceptance Rate
5.2%
2024-2025
Enrolled Students
2,759
2024-2025
SAT Middle 50%
1440-1540
2024-2025

Applications & Acceptance Rate Over Time

Early Decision Applications

Complete Admissions Data

YearApplicationsAdmitsEnrolledAccept RateYield RateED AppsED Admits
2024-202598,4255,1332,7595.2%53.8%3,187931
2023-202496,6315,4542,7385.6%50.2%3,092871
2022-202391,0006,1912,5196.8%40.7%2,707890
2021-202275,24413,8294,50418.4%32.6%1,9791,014
2020-202164,45913,1993,12820.5%23.7%1,882709
2019-202062,26311,2402,99618.1%26.7%1,478550
2018-201962,27212,0422,74619.3%22.8%1,107454
2017-201854,20914,8763,10827.4%20.9%953361
2016-201751,06314,7472,67628.9%18.1%889237

SAT Score Trends (Middle 50%)

25th Percentile
1440
50th Percentile
1490
75th Percentile
1540

Financial Aid Overview

Students Receiving Aid
30%
Need Fully Met
87%

Cost of Attendance Over Time

$84,215
2024-2025 Total COA
Tuition
$65,094
Fees
$1,001
Room & Board
$18,120
Change Since 2016
+33%

Student Demographics

Enrollment Over Time

Demographics Over Time (% of Undergraduates)

Undergraduates
22,695
Total Enrollment
39,774
International
13%
Students of Color
59%