Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $84,641. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $66,162 |
| Housing & meals | $18,790 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 |
| Personal & travel | $1,800 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,111 |
| Total cost of attendance | $84,641 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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Northeastern University net price compared with other Massachusetts colleges
Northeastern University has the 45th-lowest average net price of 67 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Suffolk University | $29,618 | 61% | $67,506 |
| 42 | Wheaton College (Massachusetts) | $29,822 | 73% | $67,725 |
| 43 | Springfield College | $30,587 | 74% | $48,036 |
| 44 | Dean College | $30,684 | 54% | $38,109 |
| 45 | Northeastern University | $30,915 | 91% | $92,538 |
| 46 | Cambridge College | $31,072 | 11% | $45,998 |
| 47 | Lesley University | $31,152 | 58% | $51,173 |
| 48 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | $31,625 | 68% | $46,543 |
| 49 | Stonehill College | $33,016 | 76% | $77,745 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Massachusetts colleges →
Why Northeastern University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | 5% | $30,915 | 91% | $92,538 | This school |
| Boston University | 11% | $24,402 | 89% | $83,238 | |
| Harvard University | 4% | $19,066 | 98% | $101,817 | |
| Boston College | 16% | $41,704 | 91% | $103,937 | |
| Tufts University | 11% | $39,998 | 94% | $83,214 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northeastern University would cost you $6,513 more per year than Boston University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Northeastern University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,940).
- Boston University gives aided families $8,157 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Massachusetts resident | Northeastern University | BU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $66,162 | $68,102 | −$1,940 |
| Books & supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $18,790 | $18,110 | +$680 |
| Personal & travel | $1,800 | $2,085 | −$285 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,111 | −$3,012 | −$99 |
| Sticker price | $84,641 | $86,285 | −$1,644 |
| Average grants | −$53,726 | −$61,883 | +$8,157 |
| You pay | $30,915 | $24,402 | +$6,513 |
“+” means Northeastern University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Northeastern University cost questions
How much is tuition at Northeastern University?
Tuition and fees are $66,162 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Northeastern University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $84,641 a year.
What do families actually pay at Northeastern University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $30,915 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $2,264; $48–75k pay $5,301; $110k+ pay $47,696.
How much debt do Northeastern University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $22,000, and 1.5% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Northeastern University overview