Northeastern 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,592

Cost of attendance at Northeastern University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,592

Cost of attendance at Northeastern University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northeastern University was $38,927. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northeastern

Northeastern net price calculator

$38,927

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Massachusetts and nationwide.

Massachusetts's average	$17,351
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Northeastern for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$38,927	$1,189 (3%)	$13,099	$12,743	$16,922	$25,113	$46,702
2021	$37,738	$1,259 (3%)	$10,240	$7,376	$18,389	$25,452	$43,276
2020	$36,479	$2,234 (7%)	$10,239	$12,823	$17,692	$25,744	$43,383
2019	$34,245	$3,461 (11%)	$12,168	$14,186	$18,627	$27,272	$44,248
2018	$30,784	$786 (3%)	$12,340	$11,478	$18,810	$25,860	$41,694
2017	$29,998	$219	$13,047	$14,879	$17,573	$25,770	$40,453
2016	$29,779	$767 (3%)	$13,970	$14,709	$19,493	$26,324	$38,909
2015	$30,546	$170	$18,240	$21,092	$24,435	$31,239	$40,527
2014	$30,376	--	$18,570	$22,895	$27,371	$31,612	$39,105

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northeastern University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$78,202	$2,470 (3%)	$57,592	$19,610	$1,000
2021	$75,732	$2,496 (3%)	$55,452	$19,280	$1,000
2020	$73,236	$2,644 (4%)	$53,506	$18,730	$1,000
2019	$70,592	$2,635 (4%)	$51,522	$18,070	$1,000
2018	$67,957	$2,454 (4%)	$49,497	$17,460	$1,000
2017	$65,503	$2,703 (4%)	$47,653	$16,850	$1,000
2016	$62,800	$2,510 (4%)	$45,530	$16,270	$1,000
2015	$60,290	$2,194 (4%)	$43,440	$15,850	$1,000
2014	$58,096	$2,070 (4%)	$41,686	$15,410	$1,000
2013	$56,026	--	$40,086	$14,940	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Northeastern provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 10,481 dormitories available to its students at $9,900 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Northeastern is $1,100 per month.
Does Northeastern provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Northeastern for one academic year is $7,910, which works out to $879 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northeastern estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,000.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northeastern estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,800

If living off-campus, with family: $1,800

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,800
How much is Northeastern application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $75 and $75 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northeastern offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northeastern University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,766	$1,613
For out-of-state students	$1,766	$1,613

Housing and Meal

Northeastern University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northeastern University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$7,910	$9,900	N/A	17	10,481
2021	$7,910	$9,570	N/A	17	10,011
2020	$8,240	$9,250	N/A	19	9,410
2019	$7,940	$8,940	N/A	19	9,517
2018	$7,560	$8,680	N/A	19	9,466
2017	$7,200	$8,400	N/A	19	9,198
2016	$6,990	$8,010	N/A	19	9,161

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northeastern University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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