Cost & Financial Aid
A top-tier education is a big investment and one of the most important and rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. At Northeastern, the value of that investment is unparalleled. With our unique, integrated learning model that combines academic rigor and real-world experience, our students graduate with a distinct advantage.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
See below for estimated costs for the 2023-2024 academic year by enrollment program. We encourage you to use one of our financial calculators to understand your estimated costs better. Please note that all estimates are subject to Board of Trustee approval.
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Begin your journey on our Boston or Oakland degree-granting campus.
Estimated Direct Costs
- Tuition and Fees (16 semester hours/term) - $63,141
- Housing* - $12,070
- Food/Meal Plan* - $8,810
* Based on the median housing cost and full meal plan.
Estimated Indirect Costs
- Books, transportation, personal, miscellaneous - $2,800
Boston and Oakland Estimated Total - $86,821
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Kick off your first semester abroad at a partnership location.
Estimated Direct Costs
- Fall Semester Tuition - $30,650
- Fall Program Fee (including Housing and Flight Costs) - $10,091
The N.U.in Program Estimated Total Fall Semester - $40,741
For the spring 2024 semester, estimated costs for The N.U.in Program are listed for Boston above (one-half of the annual amount for spring).
The estimates above do not include visa/passport fees, independent travel, textbook, medical, or other personal expenses. The N.U.in Program is not eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional aid and private financing options may be available.
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Split your first year between two global campuses or spend your first year in London.
Estimated Direct Costs
- Fall Semester Tuition - $62,392
- Program Fee (including Housing and Flight Costs) - $19,080
Global Scholars & London Scholars Estimated Total - $81,472
For the fall 2024 semester, Global Scholars and London Scholars will pay the undergraduate program tuition rate, which will be posted at admissions.northeastern.edu/cost.
The estimates above do not include visa/passport fees, independent travel, textbook, medical, or other personal expenses. The Global Scholars and London Scholars programs are not eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional aid and private financing options may be available.
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The NU London Scholars Program tuition rate does not apply to the NU London Double Degree Program, as they are separate and distinct enrollment options. For questions regarding rates and fees for the NU London Double Degree program, please click here or contact admissions@nulondon.ac.uk.
Estimate your costs
Use the tools below to get an estimate your overall college costs and what you might be eligible for in financial aid. Estimates derived from net price calculators are based on students entering as first-time students enrolled in a degree program in Boston or Oakland. They are not intended for international, transfer, returning, graduate, or College of Professional Studies students.
MyinTuition
Use our MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator to best determine overall aid eligibility and estimate the type of financial assistance you may be eligible to receive.
Net Price Calculator
Use the Net Price Calculator to estimate need-based financial aid awards using more in-depth financial information.
Did you know?
70%+
of first-year students receive financial aid, including merit scholarships and grants.
$437M
in institutional aid will be awarded to undergraduate students in the 2023-2024 academic year.
50%
of Northeastern students graduate with no debt.
Applying for Financial Aid
A top-tier education is an investment—and also one of the most important and rewarding decisions you and your family will ever make. At Northeastern, we work to keep the costs affordable, while offering the highest possible educational value.
Financial Resources for Admitted Students
We're here to help you navigate paying for college, from setting up auto-pay to merit scholarships; we have the resources to help you take your first step to a Northeastern education.
Contact Us
Our expert team of advisors is dedicated to assisting students and their families. We look forward to working with you and helping make your dream of a Northeastern education a reality.
Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students
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