Northeastern University's domestic acceptance rate for the application year 2024 is 5.6%, with 4,913 applicants accepted from a total of 88,536 applications. This marks a decline from 6.8% in both 2023 and 2022, indicating increasing selectivity in recent years. The acceptance rate has dropped significantly from 18.0% in 2021 and 20.6% in 2020, reflecting a trend towards a more competitive admissions process. The data underlines the growing challenge for prospective students as Northeastern attracts a larger pool of applicants while minimizing acceptance rates.