More selective than 91% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
28% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 6% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Northeastern University Oakland over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Northeastern University Oakland SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Northeastern University Oakland is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 690 | 740 |
| SAT math | 730 | 780 |
| ACT composite | 32 | 33 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1420 | 1520 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Northeastern University Oakland admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 17% | 690–740 | 730–780 | 32–33 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 17% | 670–740 | 720–780 | 31–33 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Northeastern University Oakland compared with other California colleges?
Northeastern University Oakland has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Claremont McKenna College | 10% | 91% | $28,849 |
| 6 | University of Southern California | 10% | 92% | $32,740 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley | 11% | 93% | $13,481 |
| 8 | Harvey Mudd College | 13% | 92% | $35,924 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland | 17% | — | $25,181 |
| 10 | Pitzer College | 25% | 83% | $34,191 |
| 11 | University of California-San Diego | 27% | 86% | $12,470 |
| 12 | University of California-Irvine | 29% | 87% | $14,251 |
| 13 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | 31% | 86% | $16,665 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Northeastern University Oakland
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northeastern University Oakland admissions questions
What is the Northeastern University Oakland acceptance rate?
Northeastern University Oakland accepts 17% of applicants, about 1 in 6. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,841 of 17,177 applicants were admitted.
Does Northeastern University Oakland require the SAT or ACT?
Northeastern University Oakland considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 28% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?
The middle 50% of Northeastern University Oakland enrolled first-year students scored 1420–1520 on the SAT and 32–33 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Northeastern University Oakland?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (487 of 2,841).
Is Northeastern University Oakland getting harder to get into?
Northeastern University Oakland accepted 17% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 17% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northeastern University Oakland overview