Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, CA · Private nonprofit · 464 undergraduates

Northeastern University Oakland admitted 17% of applicants. Students who submitted scores typically had 1420–1520 on the SAT. Its average net price after aid was $30,622 a year.

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Admissions

Admission rate
17%
SAT/ACT scores
Considered if submitted
SAT middle 50%
1420–1520
ACT middle 50%
32–33

Cost

Cost of attendance, before aid
$90,009 a year
Average net price after aid
$30,622 a year
Tuition and fees
$71,033 a year

Outcomes

Students who return for a second year
under 1%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
$99,371 a year
Median debt at graduation
$20,000

Students

Undergraduates
464
Undergraduates with a Pell Grant
28%
Student-faculty ratio
7 to 1
Campus setting
City

Most common fields of study

Share of the degrees the college awarded, by field.

Visual and performing arts
36%
Legal professions and studies
14%
Public administration and social services
14%
Social sciences
14%
Natural resources and conservation
7%

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, most recent institution-level data (October 2026 release). Admission figures are reported by the college; check its website for current requirements.