Northeastern University acceptance rate
Northeastern University admitted 5.2% of first-year applicants for fall 2024 (5,133 of 98,425), the lowest in the five years shown, down from 20.5% for fall 2020. Applications rose from 64,459 to 98,425 over that span. Most of the drop came in one year, from 18.4% for fall 2021 to 6.8% for fall 2022, when applications rose from 75,244 to 91,000 and admits fell from 13,829 to 6,191.
Northeastern University’s acceptance rate, fall 2020–2024
| Year | Acceptance rate | Applied | Admitted | Enrolled | Yield | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 20242024–25 report | 5.2% | 98,425 | 5,133 | 2,759 | 53.8% | |
| Fall 20232023–24 report | 5.6% | 96,631 | 5,459 | — | — | |
| Fall 20222022–23 report | 6.8% | 91,000 | 6,191 | 2,519 | 40.7% | |
| Fall 20212021–22 report | 18.4% | 75,244 | 13,829 | 4,504 | 32.6% | |
| Fall 20202020–21 report | 20.5% | 64,459 | 13,199 | 3,128 | 23.7% |
Source: Common Data Set reports published by Northeastern University, section C1 (first-time, first-year, degree-seeking students). Note: Acceptance rate is admitted ÷ applied; yield is enrolled ÷ admitted. Each year is the class entering that fall; the 2024–25 report covers fall 2024. — = not reported or not usable.