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 costs for the 2024-2025 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.

 

  • Begin your journey on our Boston or Oakland degree-granting campus.  

    Estimated Direct Costs 

    • Tuition - $64,990 
    • Fees - $1,172  
    • Housing* - $12,688  
    • Food/Meal Plan* - $8,600
      * Based on the median housing cost and full meal plan.
    • Estimated indirect costs - $2,800
      Estimated indirect costs not billed by Northeastern University.

    Boston and Oakland Estimated Total - $90,250

  • Kick off your first semester abroad at a partnership location.

    Estimated Direct Costs

    • Fall Semester Tuition - $31,121
    • Fall Program Fee (including Housing and Flight Costs) - $10,509

    The N.U.in Program Estimated Total Fall Semester - $42,630

    For the spring 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. 

  • Spend your first year in London as a London Scholar.

    London Scholars Estimated Direct Costs

    • Annual Tuition - $64,242
    • Program Fee (including Housing and Flight Costs) - $21,018*

      • London Scholars will be living in apartment buildings with full kitchens and responsible for their own groceries and meals. The program fee does not cover those costs.

    London Scholars  Estimated Total - $85,260

    For the following fall semester, 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 London Scholars programs is not eligible for federal financial aid. Institutional aid and private financing options may be available. 

  • Spend your first year in the Big Apple as a New York City Scholar.

    New York City Scholars Estimated Direct Costs

    • Annual Tuition - $64,242
    • Program Fee (including Housing and Flight Costs) - $21,018
      • New York City Scholars Estimated Total - $85,260

          The estimated cost does not include visa/passport fees, independent travel, textbook, medical, or other personal expenses. Fall 2025 NYC Scholars will not be eligible for federal or state aid during the first year of their program. Upon successful completion of the program, NYC Scholars will transition to the Boston campus for Fall 2026 and eligible students can apply for federal or state aid. For the Fall 2026 semester, NYC Scholars will pay the undergraduate campus program tuition rate, which will be posted here. 

  • 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.

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.

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