Northeastern Admission Statistics can help you to understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
Selectivity (Fall 2021): What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?
Open Admissions
No
Selectivity of College
More Selective
Acceptance Rate
18%
Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)
Applicant Total
75,244
Accepted
13,829
Enrolled
4,504
Gender Balance in Admissions: Analyzing Male and Female Applicant Trends
Applicants: Men - Women 43 to 57
Accepted: Men - Women 39 to 61
Enrolled: Men - Women 39 to 61
Average Test Scores
About 28% of students accepted to Northeastern submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 700 and 760. Math scores were between 730 and 790.
SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Northeastern University ( 700 to 760 )
SAT Math Scores for Northeastern University ( 730 to 790 )
Northeastern received ACT scores from 14% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 33 and 35.
ACT Composite Scores for Northeastern University ( 33 to 35 )
Additional Question to Ask
A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?
by our College Data Analytics Team