Northeastern University
- Private
- Research university
Northeastern University: international tuition 66,162 USD per year, one-year total cost 84,641 USD, acceptance rate 5.2%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not.
First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships (International Scholars Award, up to $28,000/year) but get no need-based aid, and admission is need-aware with a required DCF.
Getting in. The school admits 5.2% of applicants (5,133 of 98,425). Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 710–760, Math 730–780, ACT 33–35. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 84,641 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. According to the Common Data Set 2024-2025, 368 international students got financial aid, 24,539 USD each on average.
Deadline and visa. The school has not published an application deadline. You apply through Common Application or Coalition Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026
What is the tuition at Northeastern University?
International tuition is 66,162 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 84,641 USD.
Does Northeastern University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Need-based aid is not. First-year international students are automatically considered for merit scholarships (International Scholars Award, up to $28,000/year) but get no need-based aid, and admission is need-aware with a required DCF.
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University?
The acceptance rate is 5.2%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Raghav Shukla2026Vlog
- Ada Fang2025Vlog
- Raghav Shukla2025Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 727 private United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesFirst-year international students are automatically considered for merit through the undergraduate admission application itself, with no separate scholarship application.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?NoAdmission is need-aware for all international students, meaning the committee weighs ability to pay when making the admission decision.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages don't say whether international students need a CSS Profile. Merit is automatic, but a DCF proving finances is required at application, so no firm conclusion.
Need-aware: applying for aid can affect admission
Scholarships at this school
International Scholars AwardMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page28,000 USD/year≈ ₫730M
Listed as a merit scholarship for first-year international students, automatically considered with the admission application.
John Martinson Honors ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page does not explicitly say whether international students are eligible; it only refers generally to admitted students.
Ujima Global Leaders Program (Ujima Global Leadership Award)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students qualify; its 'full need met' wording also conflicts with the statement that no need-based aid is offered to international students.
Ujima Global Leadership AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The general merit policy allows consideration of international students but does not specifically confirm their eligibility for the Ujima Global Leadership Award.
Deadline: Applicants must apply on time.
Forms international students file for aid
- Certification of Finances
U.S. student figures2024–25Financial aid for all first-year studentsMostly U.S. students, who also get U.S. government aid that international students cannot apply for. A picture of the school's overall aid, not what you would receive.
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- SATACTiSAT or ACT scores may be submitted but are not required; the English proficiency requirement still applies.Optional
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- PortfolioiA portfolio is strongly encouraged if you apply to a major in the College of Arts, Media and Design.Recommended
- InterviewiNo alumni or on-campus interviews, but third-party video interviews via InitialView or Vericant are considered if submitted.Optional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
Compared with 25 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 14 United States schools admitting under 15% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- InitialView or Vericant interview submission deadline for Early Decision I (ED)Otherabout31days
- InitialView/Vericant interview submission date for Early Decision I (Nov 15; year not stated) (ED)Documents+31 days
- InitialView or Vericant interview submission deadline for Early Action (EA)Other+47 days
- Video interview submission date for Early Action (Dec 1) (EA)Documents+47 days
- InitialView or Vericant interview submission deadline for Early Decision II (ED2)Other+92 days
- Video interview submission date for Early Decision II (Jan 15) (ED2)Documents+92 days
- InitialView or Vericant interview submission deadline for Regular Decision (RD)Other+109 days
- Video interview submission date for Regular Decision (Feb 1) (RD)Documents+109 days
What the school weighs in admission
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
- GPAVery important
- SATACTVery important
- RecommendationsVery important
- Extracurricular activitiesImportant
- Talent / abilityImportant
- Character / personal qualitiesImportant
- Volunteer workImportant
- Work experienceImportant
- Class rankConsidered
- Application essayConsidered
- First generationConsidered
- Geographical residenceConsidered
- Level of applicant's interestConsidered
- InterviewNot considered
- Alumni relationNot considered
- State residencyNot considered
- Religious affiliationNot considered
Admission odds in numbers
Early rounds & waitlist
Credit for exams
Northeastern generally considers AP scores of 4 or 5 for credit; check the equivalency database for specific courses.
Scores that count12345Northeastern generally considers IB Higher Level scores of 5, 6, or 7; Standard Level exams do not receive credit.
Scores that count1234567GCE Advanced Level grades of C or better are generally considered for credit; Advanced Subsidiary and Ordinary Level exams do not receive credit.
Scores that countfrom C
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: one of the 50 U.S. schools with the most international undergraduates (College Scorecard). Source
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data