Northeastern University
Boston, MA · Sitio web oficial ↗
5%
Tasa de admisión
17,326
Estudiantes de pregrado
$69,289
Matrícula / año
$88,412
Costo total de asistencia / año
$99,371
Ingreso mediano, 10 años después del ingreso
1440–1540
SAT, 50 % central (aprox.)
33–35
ACT, 50 % central
Los estudiantes internacionales también deben presupuestar seguro médico, visa y gastos de viaje que no se muestran aquí.
Solo de referencia. Verificado automáticamente con las páginas oficiales de la universidad el 2026-11-11; mantenido por Jordan Lee, editor. Las universidades pueden cambiar sus políticas en cualquier momento: confirma en la página oficial antes de postular. ¿Encontraste un error? Avísanos.
Quick summary
| Cost per year | about $88,412 per year (tuition, housing, food, books — U.S. Department of Education figure) + health insurance $3,049 + flights and visa. Four years cost roughly four times this if prices stay the same; colleges usually raise prices every year. The college asks you to show $103,800 in available funds for the I-20 (visa paperwork). This is proof you can pay, not a bill. |
|---|---|
| Money from the college | Need-based aid: none for international students. Merit scholarships: international students can receive them. No named scholarship is confirmed open to international students yet. |
| Chances of admission | extremely selective: about 1 in 19 applicants is admitted. Middle half of admitted students scored SAT 1440–1540. English test required, but no minimum score is set. |
| Application deadlines | Earliest: 1 nov (Early Action — Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college.) Last round: Regular Decision, 1 ene. |
| Where and how students live | Boston, MA · Large city · summer highs about 28°C, winter lows about -5°C · 7 km from BOS airport |
| Housing | not yet determined |
| Working while studying | not yet determined |
| After graduation | not yet determined |
Plain-language summary of the verified details below. Where it says “not yet determined”, we have not found it on an official page yet.
Ayuda financiera y requisitos para estudiantes internacionales
| Ayuda y admisión para solicitantes internacionales | Sin ayuda por necesidad económica para estudiantes internacionales de pregrado Los estudiantes internacionales no son elegibles para ayuda institucional por necesidad económica; solo para becas por mérito o financiamiento externo. Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International students are not eligible for financial aid at Northeastern which includes both institutional need-based grants and federal student financial aid.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Cubre toda la necesidad económica | No — no promete cubrir toda la necesidad económicaFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International students are not eligible for financial aid at Northeastern which includes both institutional need-based grants and federal student financial aid.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Becas por mérito | Sí — los estudiantes internacionales pueden recibir becas por méritoFuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “International students are eligible for merit scholarships, which range in amount.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Política de SAT / ACT | Test opcional (se puede presentar el SAT/ACT)Fuentes (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Northeastern University is test-optional and does not require applicants to submit standardized testing (SAT or ACT) to be considered for admission.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Dominio del inglés | Examen de inglés obligatorio, salvo que se aplique una exención
Fuentes (2)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Non-native English-speaking applicants must continue to submit official results from an approved English Language Test or request a waiver through the Application Status Check.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Northeastern does not have minimum score requirements.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Conditional admission / English pathway | Not yet determined — consulta el sitio de la universidad ↗ |
Becas para estudiantes de primer año
Stamps Scholars Program
Costo total de asistencia
- Amount: Costo total de asistencia
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Stamps Scholars at Northeastern receive a scholarship to cover the full cost of attendance”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Torch Scholars Program
Matrícula completa
- Amount: Matrícula completa
- How to apply: Nomination by the school
Fuentes (2)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“the Torch Scholars Program awards full-tuition scholarships to students who have overcome exceptional odds and demonstrated the potential for academic excellence.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Students must be nominated by a professional”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Northeastern National Scholarships
Monto no publicado
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Students who are admitted to Northeastern and are recognized as National Merit Finalists* or National Recognition Program Scholars** will receive a competitive merit-based award”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Northeastern Oakland Opportunity Scholarship
Monto no publicado
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“The Northeastern Oakland Opportunity Scholarship will be awarded each year to up to 10 seniors graduating from an Oakland Unified School District High School and Pell Eligible City of Oakland residents. The scholarship will cover full tuition, housing, and meals.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Ujima Global Leaders
Monto no publicado
Fuentes (1)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“This scholarship program identifies students who have the potential to become agents for positive global change.”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Deadlines (fall 2027 entry)
| Early Action — Application | 1 nov Apply early and hear early; not binding — you can still choose another college. Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Early Action is non-binding. Application Deadline: November 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
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| Early Decision — Application | 1 nov Apply early; if admitted you must enroll (binding). Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “ED I Application Deadline: November 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Early Decision II — Application | 1 ene A second, later binding early round; if admitted you must enroll. Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “ED II Application Deadline: January 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
| Regular Decision — Application | 1 ene The normal round; not binding. Fuente (1)Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad. “Regular Decision is non-binding. Application Deadline: January 1”admissions.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11 |
Dates as published by the college; check the official page for time zones and supporting-document deadlines.
Costs for international students
| Student health insurance | $3,049 per year Can be waived if you have comparable insurance |
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| Proof of funds for the I-20 | $103,800 per year (2027–28 figure) Funds you must document for the first year to receive the I-20 (needed for the student visa). |
Fuentes (5)
Citado en el inglés original del sitio web de la universidad.
“Northeastern University Student Health Plan*** $3,049 (Assessed annually)”studentfinance.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Students with adequate health insurance may have the option to waive NUSHP.”studentfinance.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“Undergraduate Programs (Excluding College of Professional Studies) Tuition and Fees: $76,100 Living Expenses: $27,700 Total: $103,800”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“you are only required to show proof of funding for your first academic year”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11“The below list of estimate of expenses is specific to Fall 2027, Spring 2028, and Summer 2028 academic terms.”international.northeastern.edu ↗ · revisado el 2026-11-11Earnings by field of study
| Field | After 1 year | After 4 years |
|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $124,222 | $163,708 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | $142,985 |
| Computer Engineering | $110,872 | $135,416 |
| International Business | $76,290 | $125,162 |
| Mathematics | $94,730 | $125,084 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $121,048 | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $96,270 | $118,150 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $83,604 | $113,620 |
| Engineering, Other | $84,093 | $112,019 |
| Industrial Engineering | $82,701 | $111,430 |
| Chemical Engineering | $85,859 | $107,767 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $87,504 | $103,384 |
Median yearly earnings of graduates of this college's bachelor's programme in each field, 1 and 4 years after finishing. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (retrieved 2026-11-11). Only graduates who received U.S. federal student aid are counted, so international students are not included.
Ubicación
| City / state | Boston, MA |
|---|---|
| Setting | Large city |
| Nearest major airport | Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), about 7 km in a straight line |
| Map | View on OpenStreetMap ↗ |
Setting from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard); airport from OurAirports (public-domain data).
Climate
| Warmest month (jul) | average high 28°C (82°F) |
|---|---|
| Coldest month (ene) | average low -5°C (23°F) |
| Precipitation per year | 1,107 mm |
| Snowfall per year | 125 cm |
Month by month
| ene | feb | mar | abr | may | jun | jul | ago | sep | oct | nov | dic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3° | 4° | 8° | 14° | 19° | 25° | 28° | 27° | 23° | 17° | 11° | 6° |
| Low °C | -5° | -4° | 0° | 5° | 10° | 15° | 19° | 18° | 15° | 9° | 3° | -2° |
| Rain mm | 86 | 82 | 106 | 92 | 82 | 99 | 83 | 82 | 90 | 102 | 93 | 109 |
Averages for 1991–2020 at the Boston Logan Intl Ap, Ma Us weather station, about 7 km from campus. Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals.
El costo, la tasa de admisión, los rangos de puntajes de exámenes y los ingresos provienen del College Scorecard del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU. (consultado el 2026-11-11). El rango del SAT suma los puntajes por sección de los percentiles 25 y 75, por lo que es aproximado. Los ingresos del Scorecard corresponden a quienes reciben ayuda federal.