Northeastern University Admissions Information

6%
Acceptance Rate
$75
Application Fee
96,631
Total Applicants
50%
Yield Rate

Admissions Overview

The admission process at Northeastern University has a 6% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Northeastern University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

Selectivity

6%

Extremely Selective

Application Volume

96,631

Total Applicants

Enrollment Yield

50%

Students who enroll

Admission Requirements

The admission process at Northeastern University has a 6% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Northeastern University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Testing Policy

Test Optional

Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores

Application Cost

$75

Non-refundable application fee

Complete Application Requirements

Required for Admission

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High School Transcript
Required
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High School GPA
Required
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English Proficiency Test
Required
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Work Experience
Required

Optional (Considered if Submitted)

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Standardized Test Scores
Optional
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Personal Statement/Essay
Optional
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Letters of Recommendation
Optional
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High School Class Rank
Optional
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Legacy Status
Optional

Not Considered for Admission

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Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not Considered

Note: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.

Test Scores

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Northeastern University. About 27% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,460 to 1,550. Additionally, about 8% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.

SAT Scores

27% of students submitted
Total Score

400

1600

1460 โ€“ 1550

Reading and Writing

200

800

710 โ€“ 760

Math

200

800

750 โ€“ 790

ACT Scores

8% of students submitted
Composite Score

1

36

33 โ€“ 35

English

1

36

33 โ€“ 35

Math

1

36

31 โ€“ 35

Admission Statistics

96,631 students applied to NEU. Of those, 6% were accepted (5,459 students). Of these 5,459 accepted students, 2,744 chose to enroll.

96,631

Total Applicants

5,459

Students Admitted

2,744

Students Enrolled

6%

Acceptance Rate

Admission Funnel

Applied
96,631
Admitted
5,459
Enrolled
2,744