Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses

Understanding Your Costs

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on Student Financial Service’s website. Please keep in mind that COA components can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances. 

Annual costs for upper-level students participating in co-op vary depending on their pattern of attendance. See "Patterns of Attendance" section below. The number of semesters a transfer student spends in school depends on the curriculum of the student’s college. You are advised to verify your curriculum with your academic advisor so that you may plan accordingly.

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Tuition and Fees

• Undergraduate day students who take a graduate course as part of their undergraduate program will be charged the same rates that apply to undergraduate credits. (See “Overload Policy” and “Reduced Load Policies.”)
• Tuition rates, university housing, meal plan rates, and fees are subject to revision at any time.

Tuition and Fees, Costs, Rate Type, Notes

Tuition and Fees	Costs	Rate Type	Notes
Tuition	$35,525	Per Semester
Per-Credit-Hour Rate	$2,221	Per Credit Hour	See Overload and Reduced Load Policies
Northeastern University Student Health Plan	$3,049	Assessed Annually
Comprehensive Fee 1	$788	Per Semester	$1,576 maximum annual fee
Residential Student Fee 2	$37	Per Semester

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The Comprehensive Fee is billed across two academic terms per year (including study abroad). The fee does not apply to online or co-op students.

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The Residential Student Fee is also referenced below, under Residence Hall Activities Fee

Patterns of Attendance

To better plan for tuition and fees, students and parents should be aware that:

1. Tuition is charged when a student is taking classes/earning academic credit. Tuition is not charged for co-op; however, the student will pay room and board if they stay in a university residence hall while on co-op and will be assessed tuition if enrolled in a class.
2. Financial aid will be distributed to match the student’s academic program and tuition bills.

Northeastern University’s calendar enables students to participate in six-month co-op assignments. Each academic year has three full semesters (fall semester, September-December; spring semester, January-April; and summer semester, May-August). The summer semester includes a session A and session B of about seven weeks each (session A, May-June and session B, July-August). The six-month co-op assignments generally span either the spring plus summer session A or the summer session B plus fall terms.

The co-op schedule is flexible; generally, students alternate periods in class with periods on co-op. All students are required to complete their program in the classroom rather than on a co-op assignment. Their last semester will be in the classroom. For specific patterns of attendance for particular majors, consult the program plan for that major.

Fee Information

For a complete list of fee descriptions, please visit the SFS website. 

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Additional Residential Life Fees

Other fees may include the following:

Housing Application/Deposit

New students must submit a nonrefundable $600 enrollment deposit along with a completed housing application form to complete the housing application process. Northeastern University housing is required for all first- and second-year students entering as new students through fall admission to Boston or through the N.U.in Program. The continuing student housing deposit is $200 for each full semester and for each summer half semester.

Residence Hall Activities Fee

All students living in the residence hall system pay a full-semester $37 fee or half-semester $19 fee for activities sponsored by the Residence Student Association.

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Living Expenses

Northeastern University Dining Services

Housing Requirements

Meal-plan-required housing locations can be located on the Husky Card Services website.

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First-Year Student Requirements—Boston

• First-year students living in meal-plan-required housing will be auto-enrolled in the NU-Unlimited plan and will have the opportunity to select the NU-225 or NU-180 plan.
• First-year students in non-meal-plan-required housing will be auto-enrolled in the NU-180 plan and will have the opportunity to select the NU-Unlimited, NU-225, or NU-150 plan.

First-year student minimum meal plan requirements apply to fall, spring, and summer session A. Class year is determined by entry term.

Continuing Student requirements—Boston

• Continuing students living in meal-plan-required housing will be auto-enrolled in the NU-180 plan and can select any traditional meal plan.
• Continuing students in non-meal-plan-required housing will not be auto-enrolled in any plan. They may purchase any of the meal plans offered.

Traditional Meal Plans—Boston

• NU Unlimited: $4605 (includes $400 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-225: $4605 (includes $600 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-180: $4070 (includes $300 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-150: $3585 (includes $200 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-100: $2900 (includes $200 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)

Community Meal Plans—Boston

• CP-20: $390
• CP-40: $765
• CP-60: $1145
• CP-80: $1510

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Other Costs of Living

In addition to the expenses itemized above, families should plan on the normal costs of living that students incur for transportation,  books, course materials, supplies, equipment, and personal expenses. While these expenses may vary, for the purpose of approximating a student budget, the university estimates these items at $2,800 per year.

 Northeastern University-New York City students can find additional information and resources on the Northeastern-NYC SFS Resources page. 

Understanding Your Costs

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on Student Financial Service’s website. Please keep in mind that COA components can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances. 

Annual costs for upper-level students participating in co-op vary depending on their pattern of attendance. See "Patterns of Attendance" section below. The number of semesters a transfer student spends in school depends on the curriculum of the student’s college. You are advised to verify your curriculum with your academic advisor so that you may plan accordingly.

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Tuition and Fees

• Undergraduate day students who take a graduate course as part of their undergraduate program will be charged the same rates that apply to undergraduate credits. (See “Overload Policy” and “Reduced Load Policies.”)
• Tuition rates, university housing, meal plan rates, and fees are subject to revision at any time.

Tuition and Fees, Costs, Rate Type, Notes

Tuition and Fees	Costs	Rate Type	Notes
Tuition	$35,525	Per Semester
Per-Credit-Hour Rate	$2,221	Per Credit Hour	See Overload and Reduced Load Policies
Northeastern University Student Health Plan	$3,049	Assessed Annually
Comprehensive Fee 1	$788	Per Semester	$1,576 maximum annual fee
Residential Student Fee 2	$37	Per Semester

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The Comprehensive Fee is billed across two academic terms per year (including study abroad). The fee does not apply to online or co-op students.

²

The Residential Student Fee is also referenced below, under Residence Hall Activities Fee.

Patterns of Attendance

To better plan for tuition and fees, students and parents should be aware that:

1. Tuition is charged when a student is taking classes/earning academic credit. Tuition is not charged for co-op; however, the student will pay room and board if they stay in a university residence hall while on co-op and will be assessed tuition if enrolled in a class.
2. Financial aid will be distributed to match the student’s academic program and tuition bills.

Northeastern University’s calendar enables students to participate in six-month co-op assignments. Each academic year has three full semesters (fall semester, September-December; spring semester, January-April; and summer semester, May-August). The summer semester includes a session A and session B of about seven weeks each (session A, May-June and session B, July-August). The six-month co-op assignments generally span either the spring plus summer session A or the summer session B plus fall terms.

The co-op schedule is flexible; generally, students alternate periods in class with periods on co-op. All students are required to complete their program in the classroom rather than on a co-op assignment. Their last semester will be in the classroom. For specific patterns of attendance for particular majors, consult the program plan for that major.

Fee Information

For a complete list of fee descriptions, please visit the SFS website. 

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Additional Residential Life Fees

Other fees may include the following:

Housing Application/Deposit

New students must submit a nonrefundable $200 enrollment deposit and $200 housing deposit along with a completed housing application form to complete the housing application process.

Residence Hall Activities Fee

All students living in the residence hall system pay a full-semester $37 fee or half-semester $19 fee for activities sponsored by the Residence Student Association.

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Living Expenses

Room Rates per Semester

Visit the Housing and Residential Life website for a complete display of room rates and residence halls.

Students are billed at the beginning of each term and must pay the full charge for the term in accordance with Student Financial Services policy.

The high demand for Northeastern University housing makes it necessary for Housing and Residential Life to enforce its termination and cancellation policies strictly.

Termination Charge and Room Rate Adjustments

A student whose License Agreement is revoked due to a separation from the university is subject to the Termination Charge Policy and the financial assessments outlined below. All housing deposits on file will be forfeited. Students who are suspended or expelled from the university, or on a medical leave of absence or withdrawn from the university, will have their current and any active future License Agreements, as well as any housing applications, revoked. Upon reentry to the university, the student must reapply for housing and will be considered for housing accordingly, based upon eligibility and availability.

Students who withdraw from the university who have a dining plan in NYC will have their remaining dining dollars refunded as of the date of the University Withdrawal form filed with the Office of the University Registrar or the date of confirmed departure from university housing, whichever is later. Students must also remove all belongings from university housing and check out properly with Housing and Residential Life in order to be credited for housing and/or dining, if applicable. 

Termination Charge Policy

Fall and Spring Semesters

Credit Policy

Official Withdrawal from University	Room Charge Credited
Week 1	100%1
Week 2	90%
Week 3	80%
Week 4	60%
Week 5	40%
After Week 52	0%

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This credit may be prorated based on the daily charges of time used.

²

Students withdrawing after week 5 incur a 100% room charge for the term.

Summer Session A and Summer Session B

Credit Policy

Official Withdrawal from University	Room Charge Credited
Week 1	100%1
Week 2	75%
Week 3	50%
Week 42	25%

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This credit may be prorated based on the daily charges of time used.

²

Students withdrawing after week 4 incur a 100% room charge for the term.

Cancellation Charge Policy

Cancellation charges apply if a student cancels or withdraws from a housing arrangement after the housing has been secured, as set forth in the tables below. Only students who are not required to live in university housing are permitted to cancel; first- and second-year students are required to live in university housing. Students who cancel because of co-op outside of the New York area, study abroad, or a medical leave of absence can cancel housing without cancellation charges, subject to providing acceptable written verification; housing charges for time of occupancy may apply. If the cancellation deadline has passed, students who can demonstrate a significant change in academic, co-op, or financial circumstances may petition for a waiver of this charge. See the following cancellation charge schedule:

Cancellation Charge Schedule

Amount Charged	For Fall Semester	For Spring Semester	For Summer Session A	For Summer Session B
Deposit forfeited; no additional charge	Before 5/15/26	Before 5/15/26	Before 3/15/27	Before 5/15/27
$1,000 ($500 half summer) charge1	After 5/15/26	After 5/15/26
$2,000 ($1,000 half summer) charge1	After 6/15/26	After 6/15/26	After 3/15/27	After 5/15/27
$3,000 ($1,500 half summer) charge1	After 7/15/26	After 7/15/26	After 4/1/27	After 6/1/27
100% of term room charge 1	After 8/1/26	After 8/1/26	After 4/15/27	After 6/15/27

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A student's deposit for the term is also forfeited, as all NYC housing deposits are nonrefundable.

Northeastern University Dining Services

Housing Requirements

Meal-plan-required housing locations can be located on the Husky Card Services website.

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First-Year Student Requirements—New York City

• First-year students living in university housing will have the opportunity to select their preferred dining plan on their housing application. In the absence of a preferred plan, students will be auto-enrolled in the NYC-$2,450 plan.

First-year student minimum meal plan requirements apply to fall, spring, and summer session A terms. Class year is determined by entry term.
New York City Scholars participants receive a custom Traditional Dining Plan as a part of their comprehensive program fee.

Continuing Student Requirements—New York City

• Continuing students living in university housing will have the opportunity to select their preferred dining plan on their housing application. In the absence of a preferred plan, students will be auto-enrolled in the NYC-$1,650 plan.

Commuting students are not required to enroll in a Traditional Dining Plan but may select any available plan or utilize credit/debit or Husky Dollars to access on-campus dining locations.

Traditional Dining Plans—New York City

First-Year Student Plans

• NYC-$2,450 (includes $2,450 Dining Dollars)
• NYC-$2,850 (includes $2,850 Dining Dollars)
• NYC-$3,250 (includes $3,250 Dining Dollars)

Continuing Student Plans

• NYC-$1,650 (includes $1,650 Dining Dollars)
• NYC-$2,050 (includes $2,050 Dining Dollars)
• NYC-$2,450 (includes $2,450 Dining Dollars)

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  Please note: Students have until the second Friday of the semester to make any dining plan changes via Meal Plan Online linked within the Student Hub.
  Visit the Husky Card website for details.

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Other Costs of Living

In addition to the expenses itemized above, families should plan on the normal costs of living that students incur for transportation,  books, course materials, supplies, equipment, and personal expenses. While these expenses may vary, for the purpose of approximating a student budget, the university estimates these items at $2,800 per year.

Understanding Your Costs

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on Student Financial Service’s website. Please keep in mind that COA components can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances. 

Annual costs for upper-level students participating in co-op vary depending on their pattern of attendance. See "Patterns of Attendance" section below. The number of semesters a transfer student spends in school depends on the curriculum of the student’s college. You are advised to verify your curriculum with your academic advisor so that you may plan accordingly.

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Tuition and Fees

• Undergraduate day students who take a graduate course as part of their undergraduate program will be charged the same rates that apply to undergraduate credits. (See “Overload Policy” and “Reduced Load Policies.”)
• Tuition rates, university housing, meal plan rates, and fees are subject to revision at any time.

Tuition and Fees, Costs, Rate Type, Notes

Tuition and Fees	Costs	Rate Type	Notes
Tuition	$35,525	Per Semester
Per-Credit-Hour Rate	$2,221	Per Credit Hour	See Overload and Reduced Load Policies
Northeastern University Student Health Plan	$3,049	Assessed Annually
Comprehensive Fee 1	$788	Per Semester	$1,576 maximum annual fee
Residential Student Fee 2	$37	Per Semester

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The Comprehensive Fee is billed across two academic terms per year (including study abroad). The fee does not apply to online or co-op students.

²

The Residential Student Fee is also referenced below, under Residence Hall Activities Fee.

Patterns of Attendance

To better plan for tuition and fees, students and parents should be aware that:

1. Tuition is charged when a student is taking classes/earning academic credit. Tuition is not charged for co-op; however, the student will pay room and board if they stay in a university residence hall while on co-op and will be assessed tuition if enrolled in a class.
2. Financial aid will be distributed to match the student’s academic program and tuition bills.

Northeastern University’s calendar enables students to participate in six-month co-op assignments. Each academic year has three full semesters (fall semester, September-December; spring semester, January-April; and summer semester, May-August). The summer semester includes a session A and session B of about seven weeks each (session A, May-June and session B, July-August). The six-month co-op assignments generally span either the spring plus summer session A or the summer session B plus fall terms.

The co-op schedule is flexible; generally, students alternate periods in class with periods on co-op. All students are required to complete their program in the classroom rather than on a co-op assignment. Their last semester will be in the classroom. For specific patterns of attendance for particular majors, consult the program plan for that major.

Fee Information

For a complete list of fee descriptions, please visit the SFS website. 

Additional Residential Life Fees

Other fees may include the following:

Housing Application/Deposit

New students must submit a nonrefundable $600 enrollment deposit along with a completed housing application form to complete the housing application process. Northeastern University housing is required for all first- and second-year students entering as new students through fall admission to Oakland. The continuing student housing deposit is $200 for each full semester and for each summer half semester.

Residence Hall Activities Fee

All students living in the residence hall system pay a full-semester $37 fee or half-semester $19 fee for activities sponsored by the Residence Student Association.

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Living Expenses 

Room Rates per Semester

Visit the Housing and Residential Life website for a complete display of room rates and residence halls.

Students are billed at the beginning of each term and must pay the full charge for the term in accordance with Student Financial Services policy.

The high demand for Northeastern University housing makes it necessary for Housing and Residential Life to enforce its termination and cancellation policies strictly.

Termination Charge and Room Rate Adjustments

A student whose License Agreement is revoked due to a separation from the university is subject to the Termination Charge Policy and the financial assessments outlined below. All housing deposits on file will be forfeited. Students who are suspended or expelled from the university, or on a medical leave of absence or withdrawn from the university, will have their current and any active future License Agreements, as well as any housing applications, revoked. Upon reentry to the university, the student must reapply for housing and will be considered for housing accordingly, based upon eligibility and availability.

Students who withdraw from the university will have their meal plan charges prorated to the end of the week they complete the University Withdrawal form in the Office of the University Registrar. Students must also remove all belongings from university housing and check out properly with Housing and Residential Life in order to be credited, if applicable. 

Termination Charge Policy

Fall and Spring Semesters

Credit Policy

Official Withdrawal from University	Room Charge Credited
Week 1	100%1
Week 2	90%
Week 3	80%
Week 4	60%
Week 5	40%
After Week 52	0%

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This credit may be prorated based on the daily charges of time used.

²

Students withdrawing after week 5 incur a 100% room charge for the term.

Summer Half Semesters

Credit Policy

Official Withdrawal from University	Room Charge Credited
Week 1	100%1
Week 2	75%
Week 3	50%
Week 42	25%

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This credit may be prorated based on the daily charges of time used.

²

Students withdrawing after week 4 incur a 100% room charge for the term.

Cancellation Charge Policy

Cancellation charges apply if a student cancels or withdraws from a housing arrangement after the housing has been secured, as set forth in the tables below. Only students who are not required to live in university housing are permitted to cancel; first- and second-year students are required to live in university housing. Students who cancel because of co-op outside of the Oakland area, study abroad, or a medical leave of absence can cancel housing without cancellation charges, subject to providing acceptable written verification; housing charges for time of occupancy may apply. If the cancellation deadline has passed, students who can demonstrate a significant change in academic, co-op, or financial circumstances may petition for a waiver of this charge. See the following cancellation charge schedule:

Cancellation Charge Schedule

Amount Charged	For Fall Semester	For Spring Semester	For Summer Session A	For Summer Session B
Deposit refunded; no charge	Before 5/15/26	Before 10/1/26	Before 3/15/27	Before 5/15/27
$1,000 ($500 half summer) charge1	After 5/15/26	After 10/1/26
$2,000 ($1,000 half summer) charge1	After 6/15/26	After 10/15/26	After 3/15/27	After 5/15/27
$3,000 ($1,500 half summer) charge1	After 7/15/26	After 11/1/26	After 4/1/27	After 6/1/27
100% of term room charge1	After 8/1/26	After 12/1/26	After 4/15/27	After 6/15/27

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The student's deposit for the term is applied to the cancellation charge assessed.

Northeastern University Dining Services

Housing Requirements

Meal-plan-required housing locations can be located on the Husky Card Services website.

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First-Year student Requirements—Oakland

First-year students living in university housing will be auto-enrolled in the NU-Unlimited plan and will have the opportunity to select the NU-225 plan. First-year student minimum meal plan requirements apply to fall, spring, and summer session A terms. Class year is determined by entry term.

Continuing Student Requirements—Oakland

Continuing students living in university housing will be auto-enrolled in the NU-150 plan and will have the opportunity to select any other plan. Class year is determined by entry term. Graduate students living in apartment-style housing are not required to enroll in a meal plan but may select from any plan if desired.

Traditional Meal Plans—Oakland

• NU Unlimited: $4680 (includes $500 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-225: $4680 (includes $600 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-180: $3830 (includes $200 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)
• NU-150: $3620 (includes $200 dining dollars and 10 guest passes)

Community Meal Plans—Oakland

• CP-20: $335
• CP-40: $670
• CP-60: $1000
• CP-80: $1320

For information about menus, dining locations, and hours of service, visit Northeastern Dining.

Please visit the Husky Card Services website for more information on meal plan requirements, policies, and important dates.

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Other Costs of Living

In addition to the expenses itemized above, families should plan on the normal costs of living that students incur for transportation,  books, course materials, supplies, equipment, and personal expenses. While these expenses may vary, for the purpose of approximating a student budget, the university estimates these items at $2,800 per year.

For students interested in pursuing financial assistance or educational loans, additional educational costs, known as Cost of Attendance components, can be included in the calculation of aid and loan eligibility. Components may include food, housing, books, course materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, personal expenses, and the cost of obtaining a first professional licensure. You can find comprehensive details on Student Financial Service’s website. Please keep in mind that COA components can vary significantly depending on academic program, enrollment intensity, and individual circumstances. 

The rates below apply to students starting in the 2026-2027 academic year and will carry forward for the remainder of their program. 

Comprehensive Graduate Tuition

College	Program	Location	Cost	Rate Type	Notes
Bouvé College of Health Sciences	BSN Nursing—Accelerated Program for Second-Degree Students	Primarily Online	$1,387 USD	Per Credit Hour	In-person requirements may be completed at the Burlington, Fall River, or Charlotte sites.
Bouvé College of Health Sciences	BSN Nursing—Transfer Track	Primarily Online	$1,387 USD	Per Credit Hour	In-person requirements may be completed at the Burlington, Fall River, or Charlotte sites.
Northeastern University	Northeastern University Student Health Plan		$3,049 USD	Assessed Annually