Northeastern University: cost & net price by income
Boston, Massachusetts
Here's what students actually pay to attend Northeastern University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $10,240 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $43,276. Published in-state tuition is $63,141. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$10,240/yr
- $30k–$48k$7,376/yr
- $48k–$75k$18,389/yr
- $75k–$110k$25,452/yr
- $110k+$43,276/yr
Northeastern University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $63,141
- Out-of-state tuition
- $63,141
- Students receiving aid
- 12%
A-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Northeastern University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Northeastern University is about $10,240 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Northeastern University?
- At Northeastern University, published in-state tuition is $63,141 and out-of-state tuition is $63,141 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Northeastern University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Northeastern University a value grade of A- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)