Northeastern University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Northeastern University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Northeastern University
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 204
th
Since its debut in 1980, Northeastern University was first ranked in UNIRANKS at 388th and has been ranking Northeastern University for 44 years, consistently achieving an average ranking of 332.8 in nearly all systems. Quantum has accumulated 168 ranking records over 44 years, covering 9 international systems. Northeastern University stood at 204th in world, 59th in country and 59th in region . The fairest ranking was observed in UNIRANKS at 136th, while a suspicious rank was seen on US News at 199th. We conclude Northeastern University should be ranked 332.8, with additional insights on each rank per system below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
136 th
228 th
279 th
121 st
377 th
141 st
141 st
128 th
Northeastern University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| 4icu | 2024 | 115 | 115 | 91 | 83 |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 194.23 | 121 | 46 | 43 |
| US News | 2002 | 95.09 | 128 | 63 | 57 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 328.09 | 136 | 64 | 53 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 141 | 141 | 46 | 45 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 141 | 141 | 46 | 45 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 343.81 | 179 | 93 | 83 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 298.27 | 226 | 76 | 68 |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 208.79 | 228 | 72 | 62 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 360.86 | 279 | 79 | 67 |
| QS | 2010 | 389.33 | 377 | 81 | 63 |
Northeastern University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 136 | 44 | 328.09 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2010 | 228 | 14 | 208.79 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 279 | 22 | 360.86 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 226 | 15 | 298.27 | Not Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 2002 | 128 | 22 | 95.09 | Highly Accurate | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2012 | 121 | 13 | 194.23 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 179 | 21 | 343.81 | Fairly Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 377 | 15 | 389.33 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 115 | 1 | 115 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 141 | 1 | 141 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 141 | 1 | 141 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Northeastern University Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Northeastern University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Northeastern University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Northeastern University initially ranked 388th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 328.09 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2010: Northeastern University, first achieving a 434th ranking from Times Higher Education in 2010, has since maintained an average 208.79 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 14 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 343rd ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Northeastern University has preserved a consistent average of 360.86 over 22 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Northeastern University, which was ranked 318th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 298.27 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2002: Since being ranked 152nd by US News in 2002, Northeastern University has consistently secured an average 95.09 position in US News over 22 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 95.09 to 199th in US News.
Northeastern University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2012: Northeastern University's initial 253rd ranking by Round Ranking in 2012 has led to a long-standing average of 194.23 over 13 years in Round Ranking.
Northeastern University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 393rd ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Northeastern University has maintained an average 343.81 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 343.81 to 795th has emerged in Webometrices.
Northeastern University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 437th placement by QS in 2010, Northeastern University has upheld a steady 389.33 average in QS across 15 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Northeastern University, which was ranked 115th by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 115 in 4icu for 1 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Northeastern University initially ranked 141st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 141 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Northeastern University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Northeastern University initially ranked 141st in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 141 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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