Admission Results
Northeastern University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Northeastern University shows an observed acceptance rate of 79.1% from 185 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
79.1%
Applications
185
Accepted
121
Rank by volume
#44
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.72 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.5 - 3.8 |
| GRE average | N/A |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Artificial Intelligence
25 outcomes - 75% acceptance
Personal Health Informatics
17 outcomes - 40% acceptance
Bioinformatics
13 outcomes - 92.3% acceptance
Robotics
12 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Biotechnology
7 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Chemical Engineering
6 outcomes - 40% acceptance
Data Analytics Engineering
6 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Business Analytics
5 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admit | Data Analytics EngineeringMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| Admit | Artificial IntelligenceMasters | GPA 3.56 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| Admit | CybersecurityMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| other | Artificial IntelligenceMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| Admit | Artificial IntelligenceMasters | GPA N/A / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| Admit | Artificial IntelligenceMasters | GPA 3.56 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2020 |
| Admit | Computer Science With Focus On Software EngineeringMasters | GPA 3.7 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Admit | Computer Systems Engineering - Engineering Software Design (CSE-ESD)Masters | GPA 3.42 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Admit | Personal Health Informatics (PHI)PhD | GPA 3.4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
| Interview | Personal Health Informatics (PHI)PhD | GPA 3.4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2014 |
What is the acceptance rate for Northeastern University?
Northeastern University has an observed acceptance rate of 79.1% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 185 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Northeastern University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.