Northeastern University Oakland
Private college · Oakland, CA · 464 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
17%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1420–1520
ACT (middle 50%)
32–33
Average net price
$30,622
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$90,009
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
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These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland accepts about 17 of every 100 applicants (17%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1420 and 1520 on the SAT. A score at or above 1520 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1420, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 32–33.
The latest federal data says Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northeastern University Oakland's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $90,009 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $30,622 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $71,033 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$71,033
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$71,033
- Room & board$22,048
- Total cost of attendance$90,009
- Average net price after grants$30,622
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Law & Legal Studies, Public Administration & Social Work, Social Sciences, Environmental Science.
Northeastern University Oakland FAQ
- What is Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate?
- 17% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1420–1520. Aim for 1520 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 32–33.
- Is Northeastern University Oakland test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northeastern University Oakland's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
- About $90,009 a year before aid; $30,622 on average after grants.
- What is Northeastern University Oakland's FAFSA school code?
- 002199. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Northeastern University Oakland receives your information.
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