No published SAT cutoff
Northeastern does not publish the 1460–1540 middle-50% range as a minimum or guarantee. It describes enrolled students who submitted scores, not an automatic admission threshold.
College SAT requirements
Northeastern University
Does Northeastern Require the SAT?
No, for the entry term covered by the current policy. Northeastern lets first-year applicants decide whether SAT or ACT scores are considered.
Source-backed guidance · Last checked September 2, 2026
Middle 50%
1460–1540
Northeastern SAT composite
Median score
1500
Among enrolled score submitters
Data source
Official
Latest published institutional data
Minimum SAT
None published
The reported range is not a cutoff
No — Northeastern does not require an SAT score for the entry term described below
Northeastern lets first-year applicants decide whether SAT or ACT scores are considered. The official policy linked on this page is the source of truth for applicant type, entry term, deadlines, and any exception.
Official score context
Northeastern SAT score range
The latest official institutional score source linked below reports a 1460–1540 middle-50% SAT composite range, with a midpoint of 1500, among enrolled score submitters.
Northeastern middle 50%
Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores
146025th percentile
1500Median
154075th percentile
Cohort dates and reporting definitions can differ by institution; open the official source for its precise reporting year. The range describes enrolled students who submitted scores; it is not a minimum or admission guarantee.
Personal score check
Should you submit your SAT score?
Because testing is optional, use the published 1460–1540 range as context for whether your score adds useful evidence to your application.
Enter your SAT score
Use a valid total score from 400 to 1600 in 10-point increments.
Within the range
1500 is the published midpoint
This score sits near the middle of Northeastern’s published SAT range for enrolled score submitters. It is context, not an admissions prediction.
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What Northeastern’s SAT policy means in practice
SAT superscoring is supported
Northeastern considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Check self-report and verification rules
Northeastern’s SAT code is 3667. Use the official policy for whether scores may be self-reported at application time and when an official testing-agency report is required.
Entry-term policy matters
With no stated disadvantage for applying without scores. Testing rules can change by cycle, so confirm the entry term shown on the official page before submitting.
Quick answers
Northeastern SAT requirements FAQ
Does Northeastern require the SAT?
Northeastern lets first-year applicants decide whether SAT or ACT scores are considered. Always match the policy to your applicant type and intended entry term.
What SAT score do you need for Northeastern?
Northeastern does not publish one score that guarantees admission. Its published middle-50% SAT range is 1460–1540 among enrolled students who submitted scores.
What is the average SAT score at Northeastern?
The official score context used here has a midpoint of 1500. This page calls it a midpoint or median-style benchmark rather than claiming that every institutional source reports a mathematical average.
Does Northeastern superscore the SAT?
Northeastern considers highest SAT section results across eligible test dates. Follow the official reporting instructions when listing multiple sittings.
Can I self-report SAT scores to Northeastern?
Use Northeastern’s current testing page for the application-stage reporting rule and official-score verification deadline. The SAT reporting code listed by the institution is 3667.
Should I submit a 1500 SAT score to Northeastern?
A 1500 is near the midpoint of the published 1460–1540 range. Since testing is optional, submit it when it strengthens the academic evidence in your application.
Verification
Official Northeastern sources
Admissions policies can change. These links are the source of truth and were checked on September 2, 2026.
Northeastern First-Year Applicants Official testing requirement and score-reporting guidance
Northeastern First-Year Applicants Official application review and testing context
Northeastern University Facts Official institutional SAT score data or data archive
Northeastern University Facts Official institutional data source
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