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Northeastern University Oakland Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

How Do You Compare to Northeastern University Oakland’s Other Incoming Students?

Review the admissions stats from recent freshman classes to have a better understanding of your chances of being admitted to Northeastern University Oakland, situated in Oakland, CA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Northeastern University Oakland
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Northeastern University Oakland
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: What’s the Acceptance Rate for Students?

The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Highly Selective (10-20%)
Acceptance Rate	17%
Application Fee	$75 (fee waiver available)

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats

Northeastern University Oakland received 18,030 total applications. Of those, 3,002 were admitted, and 446 chose to enroll.

Applicant Total	18,030
Accepted	3,002
Enrolled	446
Enrolled Full-Time	446

Admission to Northeastern University Oakland is 16.7%. This level of selectivity means the school is very selective and competitive. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Northeastern University Oakland: the female acceptance rate is 17% compared to 17% for male applicants.

The yield rate at Northeastern University Oakland is 15%. This indicates that 15% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 14% versus 16% for men.

Gender Balance in Admissions: Male and Female Applicant Trends

Gender data for applicants and admitted students at Northeastern University Oakland.

	Men	Women
Applicants	8,170	9,853
Admitted	1,374	1,626
Enrolled	219	226

SAT and ACT Score Profile

About 20% of admitted students at Mills provided SAT results (87 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 690 and 740. SAT Math scores ranged from 730 and 780.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	690	740
Mathematics	730	780
Combined Total	1420	1520

Mills got ACT scores from 5% of its admitted class (21 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 32 and 33.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Overall	32	33
English/Reading	32	35
Math	29	32

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Sanfranman59 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.