by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Northeastern University reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. In this Northeastern cost report, you'll find:
The average tuition and fees at Northeastern University for undergraduates was $57,592 a year in 2020-2021. Students from Massachusetts did not receive a discount.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $56,500 | $1,092 | $57,592 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Northeastern University cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $57,592 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Northeastern University was high when compared to the national average. Note that Northeastern does not give any in-state discounts.
If you want to know how Northeastern compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | New England | Massachusetts | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Northeastern University Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, Northeastern tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 3.78% annually. Tuition grew by 3.83%, and fees grew by 1.47%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $62,031 if the growth rate continues.
For two years of academic instruction, your cost will end up being $126,408 for two years and $262,560 for four years.
Remeber to factor in additional costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Northeastern.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
Get some answers to the most frequently asked college finance questions.
Image Credit: By (User:Piotrus) under License