Northeastern University Early Action Acceptance Rate

Northeastern University's Early Action (EA) acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 6.0%, with 3,000 out of 50,000 applicants accepted. This marks a notable increase from 4.7% with 2,640 accepted applicants in 2024, showcasing a more competitive landscape in recent years. Historically, acceptance rates have fluctuated, peaking at 29.0% in 2015 and steadily declining to 6.0% by 2024, reflecting growing applicant interest and competition. Other recent years saw acceptance rates of 6.8% in both 2023 and 2022, underscoring a consistent trend of decreasing admission rates over the past several years.