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  • BOSTON, MA
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Northeastern University
#12 in Best Colleges for Design in America
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  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA
  • 3,768 reviews
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    Northeastern University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for NU?

    Northeastern admissions is extremely selective with an acceptance rate of 7%. Students that get into Northeastern have an average SAT score between 1440-1550 or an average ACT score of 33-35. The regular admissions application deadline for Northeastern is January 1. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is November 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    7%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    27%
    Total Applicants
    91,000
    SAT Range
    1440-1550
    SAT Reading
    700-760
    SAT Math
    740-790
    Students Submitting SAT
    33%
    ACT Range
    33-35
    ACT English
    34-35
    ACT Math
    30-35
    ACT Writing
    7-9
    Students Submitting ACT
    11%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    January 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 1
    Early Action Deadline
    November 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $75
    Application Website
    admissions.northeastern.edu/application-information/how-to-apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    Yes

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Considered but not required
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Considered but not required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Required
    Poll
    58%
    of students say the admissions process made them feel like the school cared about them as an applicant. 99 responses
    Poll
    66%
    of students feel the admissions process evaluated them individually as a real person, not just a set of numbers. 95 responses
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