Northeastern University Oakland
Oakland, CA 94613
About Northeastern University Oakland
Northeastern University Oakland is a private university in Oakland, California, enrolling about 464 students. Admission is selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 16.65% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $92,538 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Northeastern University Oakland charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($67,778).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 8.4×.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $92,538.
Research findings
Finding
Average net price at Northeastern University Oakland is about 63% below published tuition.
Published tuition is $67,778; average net price is $25,181 in the latest Scorecard extract.
Interpretation: Institutional aid and grants compress sticker price into a substantially lower typical undergraduate cost signal.
Limitation: Average net price masks variation by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the campus average.
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Northeastern University Oakland is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 819% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Oakland | $67,778 | $25,181 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| California (state median) | $8,093 | $8,343 | 287 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
Average net price is 63% below published tuition at Northeastern University Oakland
Key findings
- Northeastern University Oakland's average net price ($25,181) is 63% below published tuition ($67,778).
- Northeastern University Oakland charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition ($67,778).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 8.4×.
Northeastern University Oakland tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $67,778
Finding Northeastern University Oakland charges about 2.3× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $67,778. That is about 2.3× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the California median ($8,093), sticker tuition is about 8.4×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 5.7×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Northeastern University Oakland versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Northeastern University Oakland versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Northeastern University Oakland is $25,181.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $25,181 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $16,838 above the California median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $5,128 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway Northeastern University Oakland’s published tuition substantially overstates typical undergraduate cost: average net price is about 63% lower after grants and scholarships.
Northeastern University Oakland: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Northeastern University Oakland—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Median earnings should be read with net price, debt, and completion—not as a standalone quality score.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$67,778
Avg. net price
$25,181
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Northeastern University Oakland is known for
Top program completions
- Fine/Studio Arts, General11
- 00.02206
- English Language and Literature, General4
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General4
- Environmental Studies3
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Highly selective — fewer than 3 in 10 applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 17% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1472
- Midpoint ACT: 31
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Northeastern University Oakland a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Northeastern University Oakland is a good school for those looking for strong graduate earnings outcomes in College Scorecard data.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Northeastern University Oakland.
Campus
Location
Oakland, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 94613
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 26% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs
Size
Enrollment
464
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 470
- Graduate
- 176
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$24,250
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 26.74%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Northeastern University Oakland.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is highly selective, accepting fewer than 3 in 10 applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1472 (middle 50% not reported)
Midpoint 31 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.85
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northeastern University Oakland reported total enrollment of about 464 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Asian (39.7%), White (22.4%), and Non-Resident Alien (15.1%). About 26.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 18.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northeastern University Oakland in 2024 is 464 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 470 students. Graduate enrollment is about 176 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General: 9% male / 91% female
- 00.0220: 0% male / 100% female
- English Language and Literature, General: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Northeastern University Oakland graduates earn a median of $92,538 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Northeastern University Oakland.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $92,538. Median federal loan debt: $24,250. Average net price used in cost models: $25,181.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Northeastern University Oakland graduates report median earnings of $92,538 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Northeastern University Oakland.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Northeastern University Oakland.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Northeastern University Oakland graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Northeastern University Oakland—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- California median 60.7 pp above median (39.3%)
- Far West median 54.3 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $14,244
- California median 1.4× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 1.5× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $200
- California median 0.03× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.03× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.03× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Northeastern University Oakland at a glance
Northeastern University Oakland
Northeastern University Oakland is a private non-profit institution in Oakland, CA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Small Programs.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General00.0220English Language and Literature, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- Asian39.7%White or Caucasian22.4%Non-Resident Alien15.1%
Schools near Northeastern University Oakland
Other campuses in Oakland, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northeastern University Oakland located?
Northeastern University Oakland is located in Oakland, CA.
What is Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Northeastern University Oakland is 16.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 17,177 applicants and 2,841 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Northeastern University Oakland's tuition?
Northeastern University Oakland tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $67,778 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $25,181 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Northeastern University Oakland cost?
Reported tuition is $67,778 and average net price is $25,181 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,580 annually.
Why is Northeastern University Oakland's net price so much lower than tuition?
At Northeastern University Oakland, published tuition is $67,778 while average net price is $25,181—about 63% lower. Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid (College Scorecard). Institutional aid therefore compresses sticker price into a lower typical undergraduate cost signal. The campus average still masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average. EDsmart Data treats the sticker–net gap as an analytical finding, not advice about individual aid offers.
What is the student body demographics at Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland reports undergraduate enrollment of about 470 students, Asian (39.7%), White (22.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northeastern University Oakland?
About 18.5% of students at Northeastern University Oakland are first-generation college students.
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.
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.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.