Northeastern University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: By January 1.
• EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: By February 15.
• ED2: January 1, 2027. Decision: By March 1.
• RD: January 1, 2027. Decision: By April 1.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2024 entering class: 98,425 applicants, 5,133 admitted (5.2%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1440–1540, ACT 33–35.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,542 (tuition and fees $66,162; housing and food $19,580; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,800).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Co-op and internships

• Co-op is a full-time, months-long professional work experience. Undergraduates apply for the first co-op during the second year; a co-op prep course meets weekly in the first semester of the second year.
• Co-op typically pays; some research, service, arts and nonprofit co-ops pay less.

Source: University website · Checked: 2026-11-02

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Northeastern University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: By January 1. EA: November 1, 2026 (closed). Decision: By February 15. ED2: January 1, 2027. Decision: By March 1. RD: January 1, 2027. Decision: By April 1.

What is the admission rate at Northeastern University?

Fall 2024 entering class: 98,425 applicants, 5,133 admitted (5.2%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1440–1540, ACT 33–35.

How much does it cost to attend Northeastern University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $88,542 (tuition and fees $66,162; housing and food $19,580; books and supplies $1,000; other expenses $1,800). Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Does Northeastern University offer co-op or a placement year?

Co-op is a full-time, months-long professional work experience. Undergraduates apply for the first co-op during the second year; a co-op prep course meets weekly in the first semester of the second year. Co-op typically pays; some research, service, arts and nonprofit co-ops pay less.