Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1440 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 34
Popular programs at Northeastern University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business/Commerce, General. | 957 | |
| 2 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 483 | |
| 3 | Mechanical Engineering. | 275 | |
| 4 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 163 | |
| 5 | Engineering, Other. | 162 | |
| 6 | Economics. | 160 | |
| 7 | Political Science and Government. | 139 | |
| 8 | Communication and Media Studies. | 135 | |
| 9 | Biology, General. | 125 | |
| 10 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 118 | |
| 11 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 116 | |
| 12 | Computer Engineering. | 114 | |
| 13 | International Business. | 113 | |
| 14 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 111 | |
| 15 | Civil Engineering. | 89 | |
| 16 | Mathematics. | 88 | |
| 17 | Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | 87 | |
| 18 | Chemical Engineering. | 86 | |
| 19 | Industrial Engineering. | 84 | |
| 20 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 82 |
Showing top 20 of 60 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University?
Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 5% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Northeastern University?
Admitted students at Northeastern University typically score between 1440 and 1540 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Northeastern University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Northeastern University is approximately $30,915 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern University?
4-year graduation rate data for Northeastern University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
