- Acceptance rate: 17% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 690–740 reading and writing, 730–780 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 32–33 composite
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Northeastern University Oakland GPA requirements
Northeastern University Oakland requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Northeastern University Oakland hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Northeastern University Oakland acceptance rate
Northeastern University Oakland admitted 3,002 of 18,030 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 17%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Northeastern University Oakland (formerly Mills College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Oakland, California, with 464 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Northeastern University Oakland in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 690 | 720 | 740 |
| SAT Math | 730 | 760 | 780 |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT English | 32 | 34 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 29 | 31 | 32 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1472 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Northeastern University Oakland looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Northeastern University Oakland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Northeastern University Oakland with a 3.5 GPA?
Northeastern University Oakland admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Northeastern University Oakland?
Northeastern University Oakland's acceptance rate was 17% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,002 of 18,030 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Northeastern University Oakland hard to get into?
Yes. Fewer than 1 in 4 applicants got in, so it's highly selective. Northeastern University Oakland admitted 17% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Northeastern University Oakland require the SAT or ACT?
No. Northeastern University Oakland is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 20% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.
What SAT and ACT scores do Northeastern University Oakland students have?
The middle 50% of Northeastern University Oakland's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 690–740 in reading and writing and 730–780 in math; ACT composite 32–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does GPA matter at Northeastern University Oakland?
A lot: Northeastern University Oakland requires high school GPA, high school record, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Northeastern University Oakland consider legacy status?
Yes. Northeastern University Oakland considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Northeastern University Oakland require an essay?
Yes. Northeastern University Oakland requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Northeastern University Oakland accept AP credit?
Yes. Northeastern University Oakland awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Northeastern University Oakland's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Northeastern University OaklandU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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