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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northeastern University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

6
%
Acceptance rate
3.97
Average High School GPA
January 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northeastern University?

6%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northeastern accepted 6% of applicants. We classify this as most selective.

In the most recent year, 96,620 people applied and 5,454 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3251 / 54914 (6%)
Men
2203 / 41706 (5%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northeastern University:

100%
80.0
60.0
40.0
20.0
0.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

50%
Enrollment of those accepted
Very High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 50% ended up enrolling at Northeastern University, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Northeastern University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northeastern considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northeastern University?

3.97
Average High School GPA
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Northeastern University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.97. 70% of freshmen who attended Northeastern were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 92% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
87%
3.75-3.99
8%
3.50-3.74
4%
3.25-3.49
1%
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Northeastern is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

33%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

11%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
750
75th Percentile
790
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
710
75th Percentile
760
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1460
75th Percentile
1530

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Northeastern University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 1
Regular admission deadline
April 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Northeastern's Early Decision acceptance rate is 39%, compared to 6% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Northeastern University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
January 1
Notification Date
39%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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