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Northeastern University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Northeastern University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Massachusetts. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

5.2%

most selective

SAT median

1497

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 5/100; Denied 95/100
  • Admitted 5/100
  • Denied 95/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 710-760. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 730-780. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 33-35. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 5.2%. ► Most selective 0%–10% 5.2% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 39.9%, Asian 22.3%, Non-resident 13.6%, Hispanic 10.4%, Two or more 6.8%, Black 5%, Unknown 2%, Native 0.1%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 39.9% 22.3% 13.6% 10.4% White 39.9% Asian 22.3% Non-resident 13.6% Hispanic 10.4% Two or more 6.8% Black 5.0% Unknown 2.0% Native 0.1% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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