Acceptance Rate History
Northeastern University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
MA · Current rate: 5.2%
Northeastern University admits the SAT 1440–1540 range — you might be closer than you think.
What is Northeastern University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Northeastern University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 5.2%, roughly unchanged from 5.7% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.2% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 5.7% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 6.8% | 91,000 | 6,191 |
| 2021 | 18.4% | 75,244 | 13,829 |
| 2020 | 20.5% | 64,459 | 13,199 |
| 2019 | 18.1% | 62,263 | 11,240 |
| 2018 | 19.3% | 62,272 | 12,042 |
| 2017 | 27.4% | 54,209 | 14,876 |
| 2016 | 28.9% | 51,063 | 14,747 |
| 2015 | 28.5% | 50,523 | 14,388 |
| 2014 | 32.2% | 49,819 | 16,052 |
| 2013 | 32.3% | 47,364 | 15,301 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
1440–1540
Admitted students at Northeastern University scored between 1440 and 1540 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
Where do you stand?
School
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
SAT
Middle 50% of admitted students scored 1440–1540.
GPA
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Trend Analysis
Northeastern University's acceptance rate has decreased from 32.3% in 2013 to 5.2% in 2024, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2022.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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