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Northeastern University
#8 in Best Colleges for Design in America
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boston, MA
  • 3,313 reviews
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    Northeastern University Admissions

    Northeastern admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 27%. Students that get into Northeastern have an average SAT score between 1370-1520 or an average ACT score of 32-34. The regular admissions application deadline for Northeastern is January 1. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.

    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Total Applicants
    54,209
    SAT Range
    1370-1520
    SAT Reading
    680-750
    SAT Math
    690-770
    Students Submitting SAT
    33%
    ACT Range
    32-34
    ACT English
    32-35
    ACT Math
    30-34
    ACT Writing
    7-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    53%

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    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    northeastern.edu/admissions/application-information/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Recommended
    • SAT/ACT
      Required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    58%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant.89 responses
    Poll
    64%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers.89 responses
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