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Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$78,413

Acceptance Rate

6%

Graduation Rate

91%

Annual Tuition

$63,141

At a Glance

Total Students

15,719

Retention Rate

98%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

28%

Median Debt

$24,250

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Northeastern University is a private, non-profit institution in Boston with a highly selective admissions process, accepting only 5.7% of applicants. The university has a student body of 15,719. Northeastern boasts a high graduation rate of 90.8% and an impressive retention rate of 97.5%, indicating strong student satisfaction. The annual tuition cost is $63,141, and 28.3% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates of Northeastern University experience strong early career earnings. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $74,155. Five years out, earnings rise to $78,413, and by ten years post-graduation, median earnings reach $92,538. The median student loan debt is $24,250.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$74k

1 YEAR

$78k

5 YEARS

$93k

10 YEARS

Top 5% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Northeastern University alumni earn a median salary of $74,155. Five years post-graduation, median earnings increase to $78,413. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $92,538. The median debt for students is $24,250, and 28.3% of students receive financial aid.

Northeastern University has a high retention rate of 97.5% and a graduation rate of 90.8%. The university has a very selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 5.7%. The in-state tuition is $63,141.

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Campus Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA 02115-5005

Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 5.7%.