Northeastern University Oakland
Northeastern University Oakland is a private university in Oakland, California, enrolling about 464 students. Admission is selective, with an acceptance rate of about 16.65% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $92,538 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $67,778
- 2024 Average Net Price: $25,181 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 16.65% Selective
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 464 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Average SAT Score: 1472
Northeastern University Oakland: what the data shows
Common questions about Northeastern University Oakland, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland is located in Oakland, CA (ZIP 94613).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Northeastern University Oakland public or private?
Northeastern University Oakland is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
Published tuition: $67,778.
Average net price after aid: $25,181.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,161 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,185 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $26,241 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,898 |
| $110,001+ | $38,398 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $271,112.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern University Oakland?
Admission rate: 16.65%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1472 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Northeastern University Oakland?
Total enrollment: 464 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northeastern University Oakland?
First-year retention: 0.2%.
What do graduates of Northeastern University Oakland earn?
Median earnings: $78,413 six years after entry; $92,538 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,250.
26.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northeastern University Oakland known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (59 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (11 completions)
- CIP 000220 (6 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (4 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (4 completions)
- CIP 030103 (3 completions)
- Sociology (3 completions)
- CIP 500501 (3 completions)
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (3 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northeastern University Oakland a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 16.65%; median earnings $92,538 at 10 years; net price $25,181. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$67,778
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northeastern University Oakland was $67,778.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$25,181
2024 Value
In 2024 Northeastern University Oakland had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,181.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$100,724 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$25,181 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$271,112 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northeastern University Oakland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
47.99% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northeastern University Oakland was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northeastern University Oakland in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $41,494 | $41,494 | $25,539 |
| 2014 | $42,918 | $42,918 | $25,161 |
| 2015 | $44,258 | $44,258 | $25,097 |
| 2016 | $45,635 | $45,635 | $24,848 |
| 2017 | $46,236 | $46,236 | $24,558 |
| 2018 | $30,257 | $30,257 | $22,774 |
| 2019 | $30,877 | $30,877 | $22,202 |
| 2020 | $30,770 | $30,770 | $24,949 |
| 2021 | $30,950 | $30,950 | $22,037 |
| 2023 | $63,949 | $63,949 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
16.65% Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1472
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.7 - 3.9
Estimated Median GPA: 3.85
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northeastern University Oakland in 2024 is 464 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.2%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Northeastern University Oakland completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northeastern University Oakland.
Return on Investment
$24,250 Median Student Debt
$92,538 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
26.21% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
818.73% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northeastern University Oakland.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Fine & Studio Arts: 11 completions
CIP 00.0220: 6 completions
General English Language & Literature: 4 completions
General Biological Sciences: 4 completions
CIP 03.0103: 3 completions
Sociology: 3 completions
CIP 50.0501: 3 completions
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs: 3 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 59 completions
Most popular programs at Northeastern University Oakland.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northeastern University Oakland graduates.
About
Northeastern University Oakland is a private non-profit institution located in Oakland, CA, offering 21 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 464 students. It is highly selective, with an admission rate of 16.65%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1472. Approximately 26.74% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Oakland, CA 94613
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Northeastern University Oakland graduates report median earnings of $92,538 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $67,778 and average net price is $25,181 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Northeastern University Oakland?
The admission rate is 16.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Northeastern University Oakland?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Northeastern University Oakland reports midpoint SAT about 1472 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What do graduates of Northeastern University Oakland earn?
Median earnings are $78,413 six years after entry and $92,538 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Northeastern University Oakland students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,250.
How big is Northeastern University Oakland?
Total enrollment is about 464 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northeastern University Oakland public or private?
Northeastern University Oakland is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland, CA.
Is Northeastern University Oakland an HBCU?
No. Northeastern University Oakland is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northeastern University Oakland a tribal college?
No. Northeastern University Oakland is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northeastern University Oakland a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northeastern University Oakland does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Northeastern University Oakland religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northeastern University Oakland in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.