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Northeastern University Oakland admits 17% of those who apply, which makes it selective. The median admission rate of colleges on this site that report one is 77%. The average SAT score of admitted students is 1472 out of 1600 (midpoints: 736 in reading and writing, 660 in maths). The midpoint ACT score is 31 out of 36.
What it costs
| Tuition and fees for a year | $71,033 |
| Room and meals on campus | $22,048 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average full cost of a year (tuition, living, books), before aid | $90,001 |
| Average net price after grants and scholarships | $27,275 |
The net price is what students who got federal aid paid on average for a year after grants and scholarships were taken off. It is 22% above the median net price of colleges in California on this site ($22,336). International students normally pay the published tuition and do not receive US federal aid.
Net price by family income
| Family income a year | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | not reported |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $1,343 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $1,014 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $5,812 |
| Above $110,000 | $52,447 |
For students who received federal aid. A negative figure means grants were larger than the cost counted.
For an estimate that fits your own family, use the college's net price calculator.
Results
| Measure | This college | CA median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students who come back for a second year | 0% | 76% | 73% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $99,371 | $53,420 | $53,132 |
| Median federal loan debt of those who finish | $20,000 | $17,297 | $19,994 |
Medians are the middle value of the colleges on this site in California and in the whole country. Completion and return rates count first-time, full-time students. Earnings and debt count students who received federal aid.
The students
28% of undergraduates receive a Pell Grant, the federal grant for students from lower-income families. 29% take a federal student loan. The undergraduate body is 52% women and 48% men. By undergraduate numbers it is number 198 of the 267 colleges in California on this site that report a size; the middle-sized one has 2,759.
Other colleges in California of a similar size
- Life Pacific UniversitySan Dimas, private nonprofit
- University of Silicon ValleySan Jose, private for-profit
- Touro University WorldwideLos Alamitos, private nonprofit
- Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, private nonprofit
- Arizona College of Nursing-OntarioOntario, private for-profit
- Lionel UniversityCarpinteria, private for-profit
Common questions
What is the acceptance rate of Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland admits 17% of applicants, according to the College Scorecard.
How much is tuition at Northeastern University Oakland?
Published tuition and fees are $71,033 a year. Most students with aid pay less: see the net price.
Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education, data released on 2 November 2026; checked in November 2026. Net price, debt and earnings describe students who received US federal aid. Costs change each year. This is official data for general information, not advice: confirm costs and admission rules on the college's own website and at collegescorecard.ed.gov.