by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Northeastern University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Northeastern University came in at $66,162 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals were $1,172; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,990 |
| Fees | $1,172 |
| Total | $66,162 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Northeastern University charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Northeastern University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Northeastern University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Northeastern University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Northeastern University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $56,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $59,100 |
| One Year Ago | $62,000 |
| Most Recent Year | $64,990 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Northeastern has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition increased 4.8%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $69,352 next year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 4.73%, so cost a year out lands around $69,293.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $69,293 |
| In 2 Years | $72,572 |
| In 3 Years | $76,006 |
| In 4 Years | $79,603 |
| In 5 Years | $83,370 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $297,474.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Northeastern University, see the Northeastern University Financial Aid page.
