Northeastern University Oakland
A good fit for competitive applicants and students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. solid earnings of $74,200 within 10 years; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Northeastern University Oakland is a private nonprofit institution located in Oakland, California with approximately 464 undergraduate students enrolled. Admissions are highly selective, with an acceptance rate of 17%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,181 per year. Typical graduates earn $74,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland, California is part of Northeastern University's global university system. Mills College was founded as the Young Ladies Seminary in 1852 in Benicia, California; it was relocated to Oakland in 1871 and became the second women's college west of the Rockies. In 2022, it merged with Northeastern University.
This small, selective campus — born from the historic Mills College and now part of Northeastern's network — offers a tight-knit environment with serious earning potential, as graduates report median earnings of $74,200 a decade out. The 17% acceptance rate signals real academic competition, and the $24,250 median debt load is relatively manageable compared to those outcomes. Worth considering if you want an intimate Oakland campus with access to Northeastern's co-op and global resources, though with only 542 undergrads, students who thrive in large, buzzing campus cultures may find it limiting.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (464 undergraduates).
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