UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Northeastern University
Boston, MA 21,185 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 50Co-op Program
Accept
5.6%
Yield
50.2%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1460–1550
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
710–760
SAT Math (mid 50%)
750–790
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
33–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$64,992
Total COA
$86,331
Avg need-based aid
$44,807
Avg merit award
$12,725
Net price after avg need aid
$41,524
Northeastern meets 0.867% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Dean's Scholarship
$10,000 – $28,000 / yr (renewable)
Northeastern University National Merit Finalist Scholarship
$30,000 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Northeastern's AP Policy
Northeastern University awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. A maximum of 32 semester hours of advanced credit may be applied toward the total program hours. Credit is awarded for a wide range of subjects, but some exams do not receive credit.
Min score
4
Credit cap
32 credits
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
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What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankConsidered
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresVery Important
- Application EssayConsidered
- Recommendation(s)Very Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
To educate students for lives of fulfillment and accomplishment, and to engage in research that improves the world.
Distilled Themes
Experiential learningGlobal perspectiveResearch with impactFulfillment and accomplishment
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Northeastern is all about co-op. Students who can articulate a clear vision for how they'll leverage experiential learning will stand out.
- 02They are looking for students who are self-starters and have a global mindset. The N.U.in program is a key indicator of this.
- 03A demonstrated interest in a specific program or research area is a plus. They want to see that you've done your homework.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Showcase a strong academic record, especially in your chosen field of study.
- 02Highlight your extracurricular activities and work experience, emphasizing leadership and initiative.
- 03Write a compelling essay that demonstrates your passion for experiential learning and how Northeastern's co-op program will help you achieve your goals.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- A lack of demonstrated interest in Northeastern or its programs
- An application that doesn't show a clear sense of purpose or direction
- Generic essays that could be sent to any school
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
The N.U.in Program; Co-operative Education (Co-op); LEAD360; BLUEPRINT; Honors Program
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Jan 1, 2026
Early Decision II
Binding
Jan 1, 2026
→ Mar 1, 2026
Early Action
Non-binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 1, 2026
→ Apr 1, 2026
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Northeastern considers applicant interest, but does not publicly specify which channels it tracks.
Coach action
Engage with the university through virtual events and a thoughtful application to demonstrate interest.
Provenance