Tuition & net price

How much does Northeastern University cost?

Published tuition is $66,162, with a full cost of attendance of $84,641 a year. After aid, families pay between $2,264 and $47,696 depending on income.

Tuition$66,162before aid
Cost of attendance$84,641tuition + living
Lowest net price$2,264families under $30k
Highest net price$47,696families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $2,264 3%
$30,001–$48,000 $2,436 3%
$48,001–$75,000 $5,301 6%
$75,001–$110,000 $16,241 19%
Over $110,000 $47,696 56%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
12%
Take federal loans
27%
Typical repayment
$257/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

Money you do not have to repay

Grants and scholarships come off the price before you borrow anything. We list 1 tied to Northeastern University.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Massachusetts.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Mount Holyoke College $67,018 $67,018 $84,926 $10,882
Smith College $65,178 $65,178 $86,030 $1,363
Wellesley College $67,176 $67,176 $86,290 $2,546
College of the Holy Cross $64,500 $64,500 $80,334 $14,343
Brandeis University $68,080 $68,080 $86,448 $13,363
Boston University $68,102 $68,102 $86,285 $9,500

Northeastern University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Northeastern University?
Published tuition is $66,162 a year before aid.
What does Northeastern University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $2,264 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $47,696.
What is the total cost of attendance at Northeastern University?
$84,641 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Northeastern University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $92,538 ten years after starting, against $24,250 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.