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$66,162
per year
In-State Tuition
7%
Acceptance Rate
91%
Graduation Rate
97%
Retention Rate
Northeastern University is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Boston, MA. Programs offered include Business Administration, Computer & Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, Biology and Neuroscience.
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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In-State Students
Northeastern considers all first-year applicants who apply by January 1 for merit scholarships; amounts vary and are not published.
Northeastern National Merit Finalist Scholarship
AutomaticAmount not published
Be admitted and designate Northeastern University-Boston as your college choice with NMSC by the April 7, 2027 priority deadline (accepted until August 1, without guaranteed notice before May 1)
For admitted National Merit Finalists. May replace earlier Northeastern merit awards. Not available in the Northeastern London double degree program.
Northeastern National Recognition Program Scholarship
AutomaticAmount not published
Can be awarded at admission; otherwise email Recognition Program documentation to Admissions by the April 7, 2027 priority deadline (accepted until August 1)
For admitted National First-Generation, Rural and Small Town, or School Recognition Scholars. A student who is also a National Merit Finalist receives only one National Scholarship.
Stamps Scholars Program
CompetitiveFull cost of attendance, plus a research, travel or project stipend
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Select admitted students are invited to submit a video application; selections are announced in mid-March
A small cohort of the most accomplished enrolling students, selected by the John Martinson Honors Program.
Torch Scholars Program
CompetitiveFull tuition, fees, housing and meals
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Must be nominated by a professional who knows the student, such as a school counselor or teacher
For students who have overcome exceptional odds and shown potential for academic excellence. Includes a summer immersion program before the first year.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$2,264
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$92,538
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$24,250
Among completers who borrowed
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