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Acceptance Rate History
Northeastern University
MA · Current rate: 6%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6.8% | 91,000 | 6,191 |
| 2021 | 18.38% | 75,244 | 13,829 |
| 2020 | 20.48% | 64,459 | 13,199 |
| 2019 | 18.05% | 62,263 | 11,240 |
| 2018 | 19.34% | 62,272 | 12,042 |
| 2017 | 27.44% | 54,209 | 14,876 |
| 2016 | 28.88% | 51,063 | 14,747 |
| 2015 | 28.48% | 50,523 | 14,388 |
| 2014 | 32.22% | 49,819 | 16,052 |
| 2013 | 32.31% | 47,364 | 15,301 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Northeastern University's acceptance rate has decreased from 32.3% in 2013 to 6.8% in 2022, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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