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
Below are costs for the 2025-2026 academic year by enrollment program. We encourage you visit studentfinance.northeastern.edu 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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For first-year students on our Boston and Oakland campuses.
Estimated Annual Direct and Indirect Costs: $94,137 (Boston), $94,582 (Oakland)
- Tuition - $67,990
- Fees - $1,299 (Boston), $1,744 (Oakland)
- Housing* - $13,148
- Food* - $8,900
- Books and course materials** - $1,000
- Personal expenses** - $900
- Transportation** - $900
* - These figures vary based on selected housing and dining options.
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For students spending their first year fall semester in the N.U.in Program and transitioning to the Boston campus in the spring semester.
Estimated Direct Costs for Fall Semester: $44,592
- Fall Semester Tuition - $33,600
- Fall Program Fee (including housing and flight costs) - $10,992
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.
Estimated Direct and Indirect Costs for Spring Semester: $47,159
- Tuition - $33,995
- Fees - $740
- Housing* - $6,574
- Food* - $4,450
- Books and course materials** - $500
- Personal expenses** - $450
- Transportation** - $450
* - These figures vary based on selected housing and dining options.
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For students spending their first year in our London Scholars Program.
Annual Estimated Direct Costs: 89,184
- Annual Tuition - $67,200
- Program Fee (including housing and flight costs) - $21,984
The estimates above do not include visa/passport fees, independent travel, textbook, medical, or other personal expenses. The London Scholars program is not eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional aid and private financing options may be available.
London Scholars live in apartment buildings with full kitchens and responsible for their own groceries and meals. The program fee does not cover those costs.
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For students spending their first year in our New York City Scholars Program.
Annual Estimated Direct Costs: 89,184
- Annual Tuition - $67,200
- Program Fee (including housing costs) - $21,984
The estimates above do not include independent travel, textbook, medical, or other personal expenses. The New York City Scholars program is 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 students pursuing their U.K. undergraduate degrees at NU London. Please click here or contact [email protected] with any questions about tuition at Northeastern University London.
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.
$470M
in institutional aid will be awarded to undergraduate students in the 2024-2025 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
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