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Northeastern University
  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
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Northeastern University
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  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
  • 3,610 reviews
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    Northeastern University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for NU?

    Northeastern admissions is very selective with an acceptance rate of 20%. Students that get into Northeastern have an average SAT score between 1410-1540 or an average ACT score of 33-35. 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.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    20%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Total Applicants
    64,459
    SAT Range
    1410-1540
    SAT Reading
    690-750
    SAT Math
    720-790
    Students Submitting SAT
    54%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    33-35
    ACT Math
    30-35
    ACT Writing
    7-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    31%

    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
    admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-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
      Considered but not 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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