Northeastern Reports Record $525 Million in Financial Aid and Largest Incoming Class
More than 7,200 new undergraduates enrolled across the university's campuses, including 2,820 first-year students in Boston.
Northeastern University is spending a record $525 million on financial aid in grants for the 2026-27 academic year, the university announced.
The university said it drew a record 106,300 applicants and enrolled more than 7,200 new undergraduates across its global system, its largest incoming class. The Boston campus welcomed 2,820 first-year students.
About 60% of Northeastern undergraduates receive financial aid, including merit scholarships and need-based grants, according to the university.
