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Northeastern University Computer Science Programs

Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center provides a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Northeastern University Rankings

Northeastern University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#4 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#5 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#57 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northeastern University?

Contact information for Northeastern University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005
Phone:	6173732000
Website:	www.northeastern.edu/
Admissions:	www.northeastern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	studentfinance.northeastern.edu/

How Do I Get Into Northeastern University?

You can apply to Northeastern University online at: https://www.commonapp.org/

Northeastern University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northeastern University

These are the things Northeastern University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northeastern University?

Northeastern University has an acceptance rate of 5%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 54% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

24% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northeastern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 710 and 760. Math scores were between 730 and 780.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1440 to 1540. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Northeastern University ranged between 33 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Northeastern University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	42,678	2,058	5%
Women	55,719	3,074	6%

Can I Afford Northeastern University?

The average net price after aid at Northeastern University is $32,116. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$64,990
In-State Fees	$1,172
Out-of-State Tuition	$64,990
Out-of-State Fees	$1,172
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$66,162
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$66,162

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Northeastern University receive some form of financial aid (2,744 students).

About 60% of students at Northeastern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,882 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,964.

Student Loan Debt

27% of Northeastern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,882 per year.

Northeastern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 17,038 students enrolled at Northeastern University. Northeastern University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 15,719 undergraduate students at Northeastern University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northeastern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	3,489
Black or African American	770
Hispanic	1,634
White	6,240
American Indian/Alaska Native	15
Two or More Races	1,053
Non-Resident	2,184

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northeastern University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	752
New York	355
New Jersey	274
Connecticut	165
California	146

Additionally, approximately 13.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northeastern University Graduate Student Diversity

15,268 of Northeastern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northeastern University, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northeastern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,160
Black or African American	351
Hispanic	519
White	3,114
Two or More Races	305
Non-Resident	9,191

Online Learning at Northeastern University

Northeastern University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

4,584 undergraduate students at Northeastern University took at least one online class — of those, 57 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 2,923 students took at least one online class and 1,673 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Northeastern University

The following computer science programs are offered at Northeastern University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer and Information Sciences, General	633	1,133	36	1,802
Computer Software and Media Applications	108	199	—	307
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	22	82	2	106
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	—	13	—	13

Academic Programs at Northeastern University

Northeastern University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northeastern University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.