Northeastern Admissions (2025) | Azimuth

Northeastern University Admissions

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Limited admissions data available for this institution.

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Acceptance Rate

Peer average: 69%

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Not Classified

What Are My Chances?

A directional estimate — not a prediction

SAT Total Score Distribution

Enrolled students

1,460

25th Percentile

1,505

Median

1,550

75th Percentile

Peer average SAT: 1,378(+127 vs peers)

ACT Composite Score Distribution

Score data not available

Important: Test scores are just one factor. Admissions decisions reflect institutional priorities, essays, recommendations, and factors we cannot measure. Use this as directional guidance, not a prediction.

Who Attends — and Succeeds

Understanding institutional priorities and student support

Student Demographics

First-Generation Students

Parents without bachelor's degree

19%

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Pell Grant Recipients

Lower-income students (federal aid)

These metrics reflect institutional priorities around access and economic diversity, which inform admissions decisions beyond academic qualifications.

Student Success

High retention and graduation rates, especially for Pell students, indicate strong institutional support beyond just admitting diverse students.

Schools to Consider

Compare Northeastern University with similar schools across different dimensions — location, selectivity, outcomes, and affordability.

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Nearby Alternatives

2 schools

Strong options in your region with comparable outcomes.

Villanova University• PA

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Why:

Similar quality tier in Northeast (#333 ranked)

Rochester Institute Of Technology

Frequently Asked Questions about Northeastern University Admissions

While Northeastern University does not publish minimum GPA requirements, admitted students at highly selective schools like Northeastern typically have nearly perfect GPAs (3.9+) along with exceptional extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations.

Northeastern University appears to be test-optional, as no SAT or ACT score distributions are reported to federal databases. This is common among schools that adopted test-optional policies during COVID-19. Check Northeastern's admissions website to confirm current testing requirements.

Admission to Northeastern University is considered highly selective. With an acceptance rate of 6%, roughly 1 in 18 applicants receives an offer. This indicates extremely high competition for spots.

Northeastern University uses holistic review, considering academics, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.

If Northeastern is a reach, consider Bryant University (66% acceptance), Bryant University (66% acceptance), Providence College (49% acceptance). These schools offer similar outcomes with higher acceptance rates.

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings, career paths, and long-term value

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Cost & Financial Aid

True costs by income, debt levels, and ROI analysis

Programs & Majors

Program rankings and earnings by major

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