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 |
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