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Northeastern University (NEU)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America #54 in (National Universities) #- in Regional Rankings

0.0 ( Reviews)
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Last updated: Oct 03, 2025
Category University
Type Private
Founded 1898
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About University

Northeastern University (NU or NEU), a private research institution, was established in 1898 in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by the Boston Young Men's Christian Association as an all-male institute, it was incorporated as Northeastern College in 1916 and gained university status in 1922. Today, Northeastern is the largest university in Massachusetts, enrolling over 38,000 students.  

Overview

Founded 1898
Ranking 54
Short code NEU
Application fee $75-$100
Is ivy League? -
Campus size 73 acres
Student faculty ratio 15:1
Acceptance Rate 7%
Graduation Rate 89%
Fall deadline Jun 15, 2025
Spring deadline Oct 01, 2024
Summer deadline -
Weather condition In Boston, the capital of the State of Massachusetts, the climate is continental, with very cold, snowy winters and warm to hot summers, during which there are quite frequent thunderstorms. The city is located at 42 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean (Gulf of Maine), where a cold current flows.

Tuition and Admission Requirements

In-state tuition and fees (UG)
$66,162 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (UG)
$66,162 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (UG)
$66,162 USD /yr
In-state tuition and fees (MS)
$33,495 USD /yr
Out-of-state tuition and fees (MS)
$33,495 USD /yr
International tuition and fees (MS)
$33,495 USD /yr
UG - GPA (UG)
3.5 / 4.0 scale
MS - GPA (MS)
3.0 / 4.0 scale
UG - IELTS (UG)
7.0-8.0 / (9.0 Scale)
MS - IELTS (MS)
7.0 / (9.0 Scale)
UG - TOEFL - IBT (UG)
99-112 iBT
MS - TOEFL - IBT (MS)
100 iBT
UG - DUOLINGO (UG)
130-145 (Duolingo English Test)
MS - DUOLINGO (MS)
130 (Duolingo English Test)
PTE (UG)
68-81 (Pearson Test of English)
PTE (MS)
68 (Pearson Test of English)
SAT - ACT (UG)
1470-1540/27-33 composite score
ADDITIONAL INFO: (MS)
GMAT-654,GRE-320
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