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Northeastern University Oakland
Northeastern University Oakland turned away roughly 83% of its 17,177 applicants in the Fall 2023 cycle — selective enough that the middle-50% ranges below deserve a careful read.
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Northeastern University Oakland sits in Oakland proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 15.1% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $163,708 four years out. Faculty pay averages $170,928 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 464 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 0.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1390 and 1520 — above the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Northeastern University Oakland's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
You can apply to Northeastern University Oakland without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1390 and 1520; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 670 | 710 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 720 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northeastern University Oakland received 17,177 applications and admitted 2,841 (16.5%), with 487 enrolling.
How Northeastern University Oakland compares
| Northeastern University Oakland | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 16.7% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $67,778 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $92,538 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northeastern University Oakland student earns $92,538 — 43% above the California median of $64,778 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Northeastern University Oakland lists tuition at $67,778 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Northeastern University Oakland's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $67,778 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 464 undergraduates, Northeastern University Oakland is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Top majors by earnings at Northeastern University Oakland
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $163,708 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $113,620 |
| Economics | $101,423 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $80,233 |
| Biology, General | $78,327 |
Median earnings for these 5 Northeastern University Oakland programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $92,538 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1390–1520 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 16.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate?
16.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,841 admitted from 17,177 applicants.
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
At Northeastern University Oakland, published tuition is $67,778 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Northeastern University Oakland's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Northeastern University Oakland graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $92,538 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in California
- Hope International University — 33% admitted
- Pacific Oaks College — 34.4% admitted
- Pitzer College — 25.2% admitted
- San Diego Christian College — 30.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.