School Overview
Northeastern University (NU) is a private, research university located in the Fenway Cultural District of Boston, Massachusetts. The campus includes nine schools and colleges, with more than 35 education and research facilities. NU is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an institution with “high research activity” (RU/H).
NU’s approach to academics is rooted in combining classroom education with practical learning experiences. Students may pursue undergraduate degrees in 96 fields of study, as well as Master’s, Doctoral and professional degrees in more than 150 programs.
NU developed one of the first cooperative education programs in the world, providing students valuable work experience with employers in Massachusetts, the U.S. and around the world. Every year the program places about 5,000 students with over 2,500 businesses, including banks, international law firms, government agencies, television programs, newspapers and several Fortune 500 companies.
The admissions process at NU is very competitive. In 2012 only 32% of freshman applicants were accepted. Former and current faculty includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, a former nominee for President of the United States, several Guggenheim Fellows and recipients of the MacArthur “Genius Award”.
General Information
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Admission Office 360 Huntington Avenue, 150 Richards Hall Boston, MA 02115-9959 (617) 373-2200 Fax: (617) 373-8780 [email protected] Contact: Ronne Turner Dean of Undergraduate Admissions |
Main Address 360 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02115 (617) 373-2000 |
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Size Total undergrads: 15,521 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,923 Degree-seeking undergrads: 15,521 Graduate enrollment: 5,179 Setting | Degrees offered: Bachelor’s |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $75 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 35% Percent students who return sophomore year: 93% |
College Majors
Architecture & Related Programs Architecture B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Art Teacher Education B Engineering Chemical Engineering B Engineering Technologies Computer Engineering B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Athletic Training/Sports Medicine B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Anthropology B | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Northeastern University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (617) 373-2000 |
| Website: | www.northeastern.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.commonapp.org/ |
| Address: | 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5005 |
| Setting: | Rural: Distant |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 20,381 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 83% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 18,745 (92% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $47,653 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $47,653 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 73% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $32,793 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Northeastern University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Northeastern University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Architecture and Related Services | 2 | 2 | |||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 8 | 7 | 4 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 12 | 11 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 5 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
| Education | 2 | 4 | |||
| Engineering | 6 | 10 | 9 | ||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 3 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 3 | 11 | 10 | 6 | |
| History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 2 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 3 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Psychology | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 6 | 4 | 3 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8 | 3 | |||
| Grand total | 9 | 90 | 88 | 36 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Northeastern University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Northeastern University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $47,653 |
| Out-of-state | $47,653 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $22,913 |
| Out-of-state | $22,913 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 2,038 | 73% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,933 | 69% | $32,793 |
| Student loan aid | 1,201 | 43% | $6,248 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 8,584 | 63% | $25,240 |
| Federal student loans | 5,314 | 39% | $6,418 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Northeastern University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Northeastern University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 51,063 | 23,578 | 27,485 | Percent admitted | 100% | 29% | 29% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 5% | 6% | 5% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Northeastern University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 20,381 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 13,473 |
| Graduate enrollment | 6,908 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Northeastern University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
- Physical Therapy (PT) - Professional programs for the physical therapist
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
- Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels
- Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
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