Northeastern University application deadlines for fall 2027
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Northeastern's early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027 and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Early decision (Nov 1) and early action (Nov 1) have closed. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is Northeastern due?
Closed
Early decisionBinding
Was due Nov 1, 2026 Closed
Early action
Was due Nov 1, 2026 53days
Early decision IIBinding
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 53days
Regular decision
Due Friday, Jan 1, 2027 Every Northeastern deadline for fall 2027
| Round | Deadline | Checked | Where we read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early decisionBinding | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.northeastern.edu |
| Early action | Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (closed) | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.northeastern.edu |
| Early decision IIBinding | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.northeastern.edu |
| Regular decision | Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | Nov 5, 2026 | admissions.northeastern.edu |
Does Northeastern need the SAT or ACT?
Northeastern is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Questions people ask
When is the Northeastern University early decision deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Northeastern University early action deadline for fall 2027?
Early action closed on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Northeastern University early decision II deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision II is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. It's binding: if you get in, you go. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
When is the Northeastern University regular decision deadline for fall 2027?
Regular decision is due Fri, Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.
Does Northeastern University require the SAT or ACT for fall 2027?
No. Northeastern is test-optional for fall 2027: you choose whether to send scores. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
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Where these numbers come from
- Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
- Deadlines: admissions.northeastern.edu, 2026-27 (checked Nov 5, 2026)
- Test rule: admissions.northeastern.edu, fall 2027 (checked Nov 2, 2026)
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