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Northeastern University

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Sticker Price vs What You Actually Pay

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Northeastern enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Full Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,790
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,641

What You'll Actually Pay (Net Price by Income)

After financial aid, the real cost depends on your family's income. These are average net prices for students receiving aid.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,264	$9,056
$30-48k	$2,436	$9,744
$48-75k	$5,301	$21,204
$75-110k	$16,241	$64,964
$110k+	$47,696	$190,784

Financial Aid & Student Debt at Northeastern University

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

$24,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Is Northeastern University Worth the Cost? (ROI Analysis)

$92,538

Median Earnings (10yr)

$24,250

Median Debt

3.8x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

A ratio above 2x generally means the investment pays off. Northeastern University — 3.8x ratio is excellent — graduates earn well relative to their debt burden.

Northeastern University True Cost by Family Income

12% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating Northeastern enrolls a meaningful share of lower-income students.

Family Income	Annual Net Price	4-Year Total
$0-30k	$2,264	$9,056
$30-48k	$2,436	$9,744
$48-75k	$5,301	$21,204
$75-110k	$16,241	$64,964
$110k+	$47,696	$190,784

Cost Breakdown

Room & Board	$18,790
Total Cost of Attendance	$84,641

Financial Aid & Student Debt

12.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

Students from low-income families

$24,250

Median Debt at Graduation

Federal loans only

$78,413

Median Earnings (6yr)

6 years after enrollment

Northeastern University Tuition & Cost FAQs

How much does Northeastern University actually cost per year?

Northeastern University's sticker price (cost of attendance) is $84,641/yr — that includes tuition, room and board, and fees. After financial aid, the average family pays just $14,788/yr, a 83% discount off sticker price.

Does Northeastern University offer good financial aid?

12% of Northeastern University students receive Pell Grants (federal need-based aid). Most US colleges including Northeastern University also award institutional grants on top of federal aid — apply via FAFSA, plus the CSS Profile if Northeastern University requires it.

What income bracket pays the least at Northeastern University?

Families earning under $30,000/yr typically pay around $2,264/yr at Northeastern University after financial aid, while families earning over $110,000/yr pay closer to $47,696/yr. The full breakdown by income bracket is in the True Cost table above.

Is Northeastern University worth the cost?

Northeastern University graduates earn a median of $92,538 10 years post-graduation. Against a 4-year sticker cost of about $338,564 (less for most families with aid), grads typically recoup the investment within several years of work.