Private nonprofit4-year

Northeastern University Oakland

Tuition, net price, acceptance rate, SAT/ACT scores, and graduate salary · Oakland, California

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Net price / year

$25,181

after grants & scholarships

higher than 62% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Acceptance rate

17%

Median earnings

$101,903

4 years after graduating

higher than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges

Northeastern University Oakland at a glance

What is the tuition at Northeastern University Oakland?: Undergraduate tuition and fees are $67,778 for the 2024-25 academic year.
What is the cost of attendance at Northeastern University Oakland?: The average cost of attendance is $85,418 a year before financial aid (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses.
What is the net price at Northeastern University Oakland?: The average net price is $25,181 a year after grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid (2023-24).
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University Oakland?: About 17% of applicants were admitted (fall 2024).
What SAT and ACT scores are typical at Northeastern University Oakland?: The middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores had an SAT total of about 1420–1520 and an ACT composite of 32–33 (fall 2024). Test policy reported: Considered if submitted, but not required.
How much do graduates of Northeastern University Oakland earn?: The median graduate earns $101,903 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled (2024 dollars).

Key takeaways

This is a branch campus: earnings and debt figures are reported for the whole institution, not this campus alone.
Graduates earn a median $101,903 four years after finishing, more than 97% of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.
Only 17% of applicants are admitted, which makes this a highly selective school.
Families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,161 a year on average, versus $38,398 for families earning over $110,000.
Visual and Performing Arts is the largest field of study here, at 36% of the degrees and certificates awarded.

Tuition and cost of attendance at Northeastern University Oakland

Average net price

$25,181 per year

Cost of attendance minus average grants and scholarships, for first-time full-time students receiving federal aid.

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Estimated total net cost

$100,724

Net price × 4 years, at today's prices and assuming on-time completion. Your actual cost depends on your aid.

Net price by family income

Average yearly net price for students receiving federal aid.

$0–30k $8,161
$30–48k $10,185
$48–75k $26,241
$75–110k $9,898
$110k+ $38,398

Where the sticker price goes· Cost of attendance $85,418

Tuition & fees$67,778
Books & supplies$1,000
Room & board$19,580
Other expenses$1,800

Tuition & fees (in-state): $67,778
Tuition & fees (out-of-state): $67,778

Northeastern University Oakland acceptance rate and SAT/ACT scores

Acceptance rate

Share of applicants admitted.

Test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required

SAT range (middle 50%)1420–1520

4001600

ACT composite range (middle 50%)32–33

136

Salary after graduating from Northeastern University Oakland

Retention rate

Full-time first-years who return the next fall.

Typical monthly payment

$257

On a standard 10-year federal plan.

Earnings vs debt

4 years after graduating$101,903

1 year after graduating$74,155

Median graduate debt$24,250

Of graduates working and not enrolled, in 2024 dollars.

Debt-to-earnings: 0.2×Median debt divided by median earnings 4 years after graduating.
Share of pay going to loans: 3%
3-year loan default rate: 0%

Earnings and debt are reported for the whole institution (all campuses sharing one federal ID).

Outcomes by student group

The Scorecard reports some outcomes separately for groups of students. A group is left out when it is too small to report. These are school-level figures and say nothing about any individual student.

Earnings ten years after entry

All students who entered this college, whether or not they graduated, in 2022 dollars, ten years after entry.

Typical range: middle half of students

25th percentile $61,560 · median $92,538 · 75th percentile $135,313

Median by family income

Lowest third of family incomes $79,067

Middle third $91,789

Highest third $96,778

Median by sex

Male students $103,191

Non-male students $84,799

This is not the same as the graduates' earnings shown above. It covers everyone who entered, including students who left without a degree, ten years after entry and in 2022 dollars. The graduates' figure covers only completers, four years after finishing, in 2024 dollars. Do not compare the two directly.

Data period: Students who entered in academic years 2009-10 and 2010-11 (pooled), earnings measured in 2020 and 2021, 2022 dollars (Treasury).

Median federal student debt, by group

Median federal loan debt of students who borrowed, when they left school, by group.

By Pell Grant status

Pell Grant recipients $23,000

Not Pell recipients $21,333

By first-generation status

First-generation students $21,500

Not first-generation $22,249

By family income

Family income $0–$30,000 $21,950

Family income $30,001–$75,000 $22,601

Family income over $75,000 $21,500

By gender

Men $22,323

Women $21,500

Data period: Loans in fiscal years 2020 and 2021 (pooled, NSLDS).

How borrowers are doing

One year after leaving school and entering repayment, here is where the 5,105 federal-loan borrowers from this college stood. It covers borrowers only, not students who did not take federal loans.

Repayment status one year after entering repayment

Paid in full 24%
Making progress 15%
Not making progress 8%
Delinquent 1%
Default 0%
Forbearance 43%
Deferment 8%
Discharged 0%

What the terms mean

Paid in full:: The borrower has paid off the loans completely.
Making progress:: Payments are reducing the loan balance, not just covering interest.
Not making progress:: The borrower is paying, but not enough to shrink the balance.
Delinquent:: Payments are late but the loan is not yet in default.
Default:: The borrower has missed payments for so long that the loan is officially in default.
Forbearance:: Payments are temporarily paused or reduced, and interest may keep adding up.
Deferment:: Payments are on hold for an approved reason, such as returning to school.
Discharged:: The loan was cancelled, for example because of a disability or a school closure.

5,105 borrowers · Data period: Borrowers who entered repayment in the AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 cohorts (pooled, NSLDS).

Programs and majors at Northeastern University Oakland ranked by earnings

Program	Earnings, 4 yrs after	Earnings over time	Compared with the U.S. median for this field	Median debt
Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 243	$163,708	1 yr$115,5874 yrs$163,7085 yrs$149,127	U.S. median $92,374 U.S. middle half $64.2K–$128.2K · Above the U.S. median	$22,583
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration Bachelor's · Graduates: 152	$142,985	—	U.S. median $116,539 U.S. middle half $78.6K–$140K · Above the U.S. median	$31,000
Computer Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 101	$135,416	1 yr$99,4994 yrs$135,4165 yrs$143,143	U.S. median $109,015 U.S. middle half $86.3K–$145.2K · Above the U.S. median	$25,002
International Business Bachelor's · Graduates: 44	$125,162	1 yr$80,8484 yrs$125,1625 yrs$111,223	U.S. median $73,201 U.S. middle half $51.3K–$98.8K · Above the U.S. median	$25,625
Mathematics Bachelor's · Graduates: 46	$125,084	1 yr$76,3924 yrs$125,0845 yrs$98,407	U.S. median $69,562 U.S. middle half $49.1K–$97.4K · Above the U.S. median	$21,750
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 74	$118,150	1 yr$92,2224 yrs$118,1505 yrs$103,304	U.S. median $100,647 U.S. middle half $84.6K–$122.4K · Above the U.S. median	$24,583
Business/Commerce, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 604	$113,620	1 yr$74,8684 yrs$113,6205 yrs$110,708	U.S. median $68,407 U.S. middle half $48.2K–$94.6K · Above the U.S. median	$22,500
Engineering, Other Bachelor's · Graduates: 34	$112,019	1 yr$75,2534 yrs$112,019	U.S. median $93,989 U.S. middle half $77.4K–$115.3K · Above the U.S. median	$22,525
Industrial Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 55	$111,430	1 yr$77,0664 yrs$111,4305 yrs$110,414	U.S. median $98,442 U.S. middle half $81.2K–$121.7K · Above the U.S. median	$25,000
Chemical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 132	$107,767	1 yr$81,8804 yrs$107,7675 yrs$104,660	U.S. median $98,158 U.S. middle half $80.3K–$118K · Above the U.S. median	$26,623

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Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 231	$103,384	1 yr$80,2554 yrs$103,3845 yrs$104,723	U.S. median $92,135 U.S. middle half $77.7K–$109.1K · Above the U.S. median	$25,547
Economics Bachelor's · Graduates: 127	$101,423	1 yr$70,5314 yrs$101,4235 yrs$98,280	U.S. median $82,686 U.S. middle half $58.2K–$116.3K · Above the U.S. median	$23,250
Civil Engineering Bachelor's · Graduates: 73	$100,613	1 yr$76,3624 yrs$100,6135 yrs$94,368	U.S. median $86,517 U.S. middle half $73.9K–$101.2K · Above the U.S. median	$24,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's · Graduates: 311	$91,003	1 yr$78,7134 yrs$91,0035 yrs$90,411	U.S. median $88,910 U.S. middle half $67.9K–$114.5K · Above the U.S. median	$22,250
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$90,612	1 yr$63,7814 yrs$90,6125 yrs$97,781	U.S. median $65,466 U.S. middle half $44.9K–$88.4K · Above the U.S. median	$23,250
Chemistry Bachelor's · Graduates: 32	$88,364	1 yr$62,5114 yrs$88,3645 yrs$95,388	U.S. median $65,120 U.S. middle half $48.3K–$84K · Above the U.S. median	$21,641
Design and Applied Arts Bachelor's · Graduates: 51	$87,336	1 yr$49,7274 yrs$87,3365 yrs$95,088	U.S. median $51,490 U.S. middle half $33K–$70.6K · Above the U.S. median	$25,500
Finance and Financial Management Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 43	$83,023	4 yrs$83,0235 yrs$88,905	U.S. median $83,343 U.S. middle half $60.8K–$111.5K · Below the U.S. median	$24,375
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions Bachelor's · Graduates: 95	$81,320	—	U.S. median $55,792 U.S. middle half $40K–$73.8K · Above the U.S. median	$27,479
Health and Medical Administrative Services Bachelor's · Graduates: 90	$80,233	1 yr$41,5574 yrs$80,2335 yrs$76,223	U.S. median $58,716 U.S. middle half $41.9K–$80.4K · Above the U.S. median	$26,500
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 126	$80,191	1 yr$47,4654 yrs$80,1915 yrs$77,774	U.S. median $56,359 U.S. middle half $39.6K–$76.1K · Above the U.S. median	$21,500
Biology, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 72	$78,327	1 yr$45,4944 yrs$78,3275 yrs$97,536	U.S. median $57,214 U.S. middle half $38.9K–$79.2K · Above the U.S. median	$24,802
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's · Graduates: 50	$77,477	1 yr$51,3634 yrs$77,4775 yrs$75,101	U.S. median $55,378 U.S. middle half $40.2K–$74.4K · Above the U.S. median	$20,889
International Relations and National Security Studies Bachelor's · Graduates: 71	$74,816	4 yrs$74,8165 yrs$78,837	U.S. median $66,596 U.S. middle half $46K–$87.8K · Above the U.S. median	$21,000
Journalism Bachelor's · Graduates: 37	$74,709	1 yr$51,8554 yrs$74,7095 yrs$62,784	U.S. median $56,278 U.S. middle half $40.6K–$73.9K · Above the U.S. median	$24,005
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Bachelor's · Graduates: 61	$74,617	1 yr$43,8944 yrs$74,6175 yrs$76,104	U.S. median $62,451 U.S. middle half $40.7K–$88.6K · Above the U.S. median	$24,000
Architecture Bachelor's · Graduates: 22 Small sample	$74,540	4 yrs$74,5405 yrs$76,670	U.S. median $66,914 U.S. middle half $54.2K–$78.6K · Above the U.S. median	$27,500
Political Science and Government Bachelor's · Graduates: 118	$73,539	1 yr$52,5164 yrs$73,5395 yrs$77,836	U.S. median $63,293 U.S. middle half $44.8K–$85.4K · Above the U.S. median	$21,625
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Bachelor's · Graduates: 60	$70,272	1 yr$51,1374 yrs$70,2725 yrs$65,367	U.S. median $55,012 U.S. middle half $39.4K–$72.8K · Above the U.S. median	$22,973
Sociology Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample	$69,585	1 yr$41,6244 yrs$69,5855 yrs$59,603	U.S. median $52,657 U.S. middle half $37.7K–$69.5K · Above the U.S. median	$27,000
English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 21 Small sample	$67,877	1 yr$49,6394 yrs$67,8775 yrs$53,709	U.S. median $48,590 U.S. middle half $33.7K–$63.8K · Above the U.S. median	$21,250
Research and Experimental Psychology Bachelor's · Graduates: 74	$66,130	1 yr$38,4634 yrs$66,1305 yrs$64,262	U.S. median $55,695 U.S. middle half $38.1K–$76.5K · Above the U.S. median	$23,250
Human Services, General Bachelor's · Graduates: 27 Small sample	$61,152	1 yr$45,7994 yrs$61,1525 yrs$60,248	U.S. median $48,597 U.S. middle half $35.2K–$62.7K · Above the U.S. median	$23,250
Music Bachelor's · Graduates: 42	$60,974	1 yr$21,9784 yrs$60,9745 yrs$61,223	U.S. median $42,892 U.S. middle half $26K–$58.8K · Above the U.S. median	$25,500

Earnings are for graduates working and not enrolled, 4 years after completing, in 2024 dollars.

The U.S. median and middle half (25th to 75th percentile) are for graduates of the same field and credential level at all colleges, 4 years after completing.

The 1-year, 4-year and 5-year figures come from different graduating cohorts and dollar years (1-year: AY2018-19 and AY2019-20 graduates, 2022 dollars; 4-year: AY2017-18 and AY2018-19 graduates, 2024 dollars; 5-year: AY2014-15 and AY2015-16 graduates, 2022 dollars), so read them as three separate measures, not a single career path.

Small samples are noisy: the Scorecard adds privacy noise to program figures and some rows are based on only a handful of graduates, so rows marked “small sample” can move a lot from year to year.

What students study

The largest fields among the degrees and certificates this college awarded, grouped by two-digit CIP code (the federal Classification of Instructional Programs). Fields under 1% are left out.

Share of degrees and certificates awarded, by field

Visual and Performing Arts 35.7%

Legal Professions and Studies 14.3%

Public Administration and Social Service Professions 14.3%

Social Sciences 14.3%

Natural Resources and Conservation 7.1%

Health Professions and Related Programs 7.1%

History 7.1%

A large share means many awards, not necessarily many students or higher earnings. Data period: Awards in academic year 2024-25 (IPEDS).

Who attends

A snapshot of the undergraduate student body as this college reported it to the federal government. Shares are shown as published; they can differ slightly from 100% because of rounding.

Race and ethnicity

White 22.4%
Black or African American 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 39.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 5.4%
U.S. nonresident 15.1%
Race and ethnicity unknown 4.1%

Federal reporting categories. Students who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are counted as nonresident, and students who did not report are counted as unknown. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Gender

Men 48.3%
Women 51.7%

Federal reporting uses two categories. Data period: Fall 2024 (IPEDS).

Students aged 25 or older

of undergraduates

Many adult students work or have families while enrolled. Data period: Fall 2023 (IPEDS).

Students and campus

Undergraduate enrollment: 464
Part-time students: 0%
Receive Pell Grants: 27%
Receive federal loans: 48%
Students per faculty member: 7 : 1
Setting: City

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Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Northeastern University Oakland?

For the 2024-25 academic year, Northeastern University Oakland reported undergraduate tuition and fees of $67,778. This is the published price before grants and scholarships; what you pay depends on your aid.

What is the cost of attendance and net price at Northeastern University Oakland?

The average cost of attendance at Northeastern University Oakland is $85,418 a year (2023-24), counting tuition, books, housing and other living expenses. After grants and scholarships, the average net price is $25,181 a year. That is around the middle of private nonprofit 4-year colleges.

How much financial aid do students at Northeastern University Oakland get?

27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. 48% receive federal loans. The average net price runs from $8,161 a year for families earning under $30,000 to $38,398 for families earning over $110,000 (2023-24).

What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University Oakland?

Northeastern University Oakland admitted about 17% of applicants in fall 2024. That makes admission highly selective.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Northeastern University Oakland?

Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% had an SAT total of about 1420–1520 and an ACT composite of 32–33 (fall 2024). That is a guide, not a cutoff. Reported test policy: Considered if submitted, but not required.

How much do Northeastern University Oakland graduates earn after graduation?

The median graduate earns $101,903 four years after finishing, among graduates working and not enrolled in further study (2024 dollars). One year after finishing, the median is $74,155.

Is Northeastern University Oakland worth it?

There is no single answer: it depends on your major, your aid and whether you finish. For Northeastern University Oakland, the data shows this. Graduates who borrowed have a median debt of $24,250, about 0.2 times their median earnings four years after finishing. These are averages, not predictions, and they do not count income forgone while studying.

How much debt do Northeastern University Oakland graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed have a median federal-loan debt of $24,250, or about $257 a month on a 10-year plan.

Sources and data periods

All figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 2026 release). Periods differ by measure:

Average net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Acceptance rate: Fall 2024, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
Graduation rate: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25 pooled with previous years (# of total pooled years found in POOLYRS)
Median earnings: Treasury AY2017-18, AY2018-19 pooled cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars
Median graduate debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts

Some figures are blank because the school did not report them or the group was too small to publish. How we calculate things