University
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Source: Northeastern University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Retrieved 2026-09-01
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Biotechnology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Chemistry
Physical Sciences
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Computer Software and Media Applications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Design and Applied Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Visual and Performing Arts
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Engineering
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering, Other
Engineering
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Finance and Financial Management Services
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Fine and Studio Arts
Visual and Performing Arts
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Physical Sciences
Graphic Communications
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Health Professions and Related Programs
History
History
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Industrial Engineering
Engineering
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Information Science/Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
International Business
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
International Relations and National Security Studies
Social Sciences
Journalism
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Landscape Architecture
Architecture and Related Services
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Mathematics
Mathematics and Statistics
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Music
Visual and Performing Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Natural Resources and Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Non-Professional Legal Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
Health Professions and Related Programs
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physics
Physical Sciences
Political Science and Government
Social Sciences
Psychology, General
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Health
Health Professions and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health Professions and Related Programs
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Health Professions and Related Programs
Religion/Religious Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Research and Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Social Sciences, Other
Social Sciences
Sociology
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts
Early decision · 2025–2026
2025-11-01 — Early Decision I. Binding if admitted to your stated first-choice program. Decision notification by January 1.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Early action · 2025–2026
2025-11-01 — Early Action (non-binding). Decision notification by February 15.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Financial aid · 2025–2026
2025-11-15 — FAFSA/CSS Profile financial aid deadline for Early Decision I applicants. Additional financial_aid date(s) for this cycle: 2025-12-01 (FAFSA/CSS Profile financial aid deadline for Early Action applicants.); 2026-01-15 (FAFSA/CSS Profile financial aid deadline for Early Decision II applicants.); 2026-02-15 (FAFSA/CSS Profile financial aid deadline for Regular Decision applicants.).
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Regular decision · 2025–2026
2026-01-01 — Regular Decision (non-binding). Decision notification by April 1.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Early decision II · 2025–2026
2026-01-01 — Early Decision II. Binding if admitted to your stated first-choice program. Decision notification by March 1.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/No supplemental essays are required for this university.
Application fee · Required
Value: 75
A $75 non-refundable application fee is required, or a fee waiver may be requested.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-apply/Fee waiver · Optional
A need-based fee waiver is available. Northeastern accepts fee waivers from the Common App, Coalition App, College Board, ACT, and written requests from school officials.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-apply/Teacher evaluations · Required
Value: 1
One teacher recommendation is required. Up to one or two additional recommendations are permitted.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Counselor recommendation · Required
Value: 1
One school counselor recommendation is required.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Supplemental essays · Not required
No supplemental essays are required for this university.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Secondary school report · Required
An official high school transcript must be submitted by your counselor or another school official and must include final grades from grades 9, 10, and 11. The secondary school report highlights what is offered by your school academically and provides context.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Midyear report · Required
A Mid-Year Report is required only if you were deferred from an early round to Regular Decision.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/English proficiency · Required
All first-year applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. Native English speakers are exempt; non-native speakers must submit approved test results or request a waiver.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/CSS Profile · Required
Financial aid applicants file the CSS Profile by the round-specific financial aid deadline.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/FAFSA · Required
Financial aid applicants file the FAFSA by the round-specific financial aid deadline.
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports application_platforms
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports testing_policy
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-apply/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/required-materials/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports requirements
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports deadlines
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/admissions-deadlines-decisions/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports description
https://www.northeastern.edu/about/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source · supports admissions_url
https://admissions.northeastern.edu/Retrieved 2026-07-21
Official source
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?167358Retrieved 2026-06-10
