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Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, California · Private · 464 undergrads

Northeastern University Oakland admits 17% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data), is test-optional for fall 2027, and regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027.

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Can I get into Northeastern University Oakland?

17% of applicants get in

Grades and essays carry this one; most strong applicants still hear no. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1420–1520 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

18,030 applied, 3,002 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Northeastern University Oakland cost?

$30,622 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $90,009.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000Not reported
$30,000–$48,000$1,351
$48,000–$75,000$1,022
$75,000–$110,000$5,820
over $110,000$56,132

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is Northeastern University Oakland due?

53 days left

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
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Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu Nov 5, 2026. See the source

Does Northeastern University Oakland need the SAT or ACT?Optional

No.

Test-optional for fall 2027. 20% of enrolled first-years sent the SAT. Send your SAT if it's 1470 or higher, the middle of what enrolled first-years scored.

Which colleges require scores

Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu Nov 2, 2026. See the source

What it's like

464
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Oakland, CA.
0.2%
of first-years come back for year two.
$99.4k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Northeastern University Oakland is on

Test-optional collegesColleges due Jan 1Early decision II colleges

Questions people ask

Is Northeastern University Oakland test-optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Northeastern University Oakland is test-optional for students entering in fall 2027, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT scores. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 2, 2026.
What is Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate?
17% for fall 2024: 3,002 of 18,030 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1420 to 1520 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $1,022 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $90,009.
When is the Northeastern University Oakland application deadline for fall 2027?
Early decision closed Nov 1, 2026. Early action closed Nov 1, 2026. Early decision II is due Jan 1, 2027. Regular decision is due Jan 1, 2027. Checked on admissions.northeastern.edu on Nov 5, 2026.