A world leader in experiential-learning education, Northeastern emphasizes educational programs that link course work with a variety of practical experiences, including global opportunities, service-learning, research and our signature co-op program.
There's a certain energy about Northeastern University. It comes from the bright, ambitious students, exhibiting a strong sense of purpose in the classroom and while working or studying abroad. In the city of Boston—the ultimate college town—and across the globe, Northeastern students challenge themselves intellectually, investigate career options, participate in community service, and graduate both personally and professionally prepared for their future careers and graduate school.
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the seamless integration of classroom learning with real-world experiences. The academic curriculum is enhanced by experiential learning through research, professional, global, and service experiences. Anchored by the world's largest, most innovative cooperative education program, Northeastern prepares students for a lifetime of achievement, and allows them to make an impact on the world before they graduate.
The current undergraduate enrollment of 20,400 is made up of students of all backgrounds and interests, giving Northeastern its distinctive culture. Students can participate in any of Northeastern more than 400 500 student organizations, join a cultural club, participate in cutting-edge research with faculty from various disciplines, or perform with an award-winning a cappella group. They can travel to nearby New Hampshire for a ski club trip, play varsity or club basketball, tutor local children, and more. Students have countless opportunities to make lifelong friendships, to try something brand new—a class, a sport, or a career path—to hone their leadership skills, and have fun. Quiet corners of the campus feel far from city streets and give students a secluded haven to read, write, or relax. The 73-acre campus is dynamic and welcoming, a beautiful stretch of leafy green in the heart of Boston.
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Campus Visits Contact
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Curry Student Center
Marino Health and Fitness Center
Cyber Cafe
International Village
Levine Marketplace
AfterHOURS
Marino Health and Fitness Center
Cyber Cafe
International Village
Levine Marketplace
AfterHOURS
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Fenway Park
Newbury Street
Museum of Fine Arts
Symphony Hall
Charles River
Newbury Street
Museum of Fine Arts
Symphony Hall
Charles River
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
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Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
N/A
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Class visits are reserved for admitted students only
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Logan International Airport in Boston is 10 miles from campus. The MBTA subway (public transportation) and taxis are available for the trip from campus to the airport. Amtrak trains, private buses, and Mass Transit buses serve Boston.
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Admissions
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Students may enter the university with advanced credit on the basis of test scores on Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) examinations, or with successful completion of accredited college-level courses. In addition to the application for admission, prospective freshmen must submit official high school transcript(s) (or official GED score reports); official transcripts for any college-level course work taken while a secondary-school student; written recommendations from their secondary school counselor and a teacher; and scores on the SAT (Northeastern's College Board code is 3667) or ACT, including the writing section. Please visit the university's website for additional admission details for specific student populations and transfer admissions requirements (northeastern.edu/admissions).
Application and Information
Admission to Northeastern is selective and competitive. For the freshman class entering in Fall 2020, the university received more than 62,000 applications for 2,800 seats in the freshman class. Students are reviewed in the context of their environment, with attention paid to their academic course selections and rigor, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and impact, and their potential fit with Northeastern, including the demonstration of personal traits like leadership, adaptability, a global perspective, or an entrepreneurial spirit.
November 1 is the deadline for the early action admission program. Northeastern also offers two binding early decision programs. The deadline for Early Decision I is November 1, and the deadline for Early Decision II is January 1. Students who have carefully explored their college options and have decided that Northeastern is where they want to enroll may choose to apply under the early decision program. The deadline for the regular admission program is January 1. Admitted early action and regular decision students are required to pay a deposit by May 1 to secure a place in the class. Early Decision I students are required to pay a deposit by January 15, and Early Decision II students are required to pay a deposit by February 20. For transfer students, the admissions deadlines are April 1 for fall and October 1 for spring admission. Fall transfer and spring admission decisions are made on a space-available, rolling basis.
Northeastern offers a variety of visit options including information sessions and campus tours. For more information, or to register, visit northeastern.edu/admissions/connect/visit. For more information, students should contact:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
240 West Village F
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Phone: 617-373-2200
E-mail: admissions@northeastern.edu
Website: northeastern.edu/admissions
Application and Information
Admission to Northeastern is selective and competitive. For the freshman class entering in Fall 2020, the university received more than 62,000 applications for 2,800 seats in the freshman class. Students are reviewed in the context of their environment, with attention paid to their academic course selections and rigor, academic achievement, extracurricular involvement and impact, and their potential fit with Northeastern, including the demonstration of personal traits like leadership, adaptability, a global perspective, or an entrepreneurial spirit.
November 1 is the deadline for the early action admission program. Northeastern also offers two binding early decision programs. The deadline for Early Decision I is November 1, and the deadline for Early Decision II is January 1. Students who have carefully explored their college options and have decided that Northeastern is where they want to enroll may choose to apply under the early decision program. The deadline for the regular admission program is January 1. Admitted early action and regular decision students are required to pay a deposit by May 1 to secure a place in the class. Early Decision I students are required to pay a deposit by January 15, and Early Decision II students are required to pay a deposit by February 20. For transfer students, the admissions deadlines are April 1 for fall and October 1 for spring admission. Fall transfer and spring admission decisions are made on a space-available, rolling basis.
Northeastern offers a variety of visit options including information sessions and campus tours. For more information, or to register, visit northeastern.edu/admissions/connect/visit. For more information, students should contact:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions
240 West Village F
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Phone: 617-373-2200
E-mail: admissions@northeastern.edu
Website: northeastern.edu/admissions
Overview
Applicants: 96,620
Acceptance Rate: 6%
GPA Breakdown
87%
4.0
8%
3.75 - 3.99
4%
3.50 - 3.74
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Learn MoreSAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
710 - 760
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
750 - 790
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1460 - 1500
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
31 - 35
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 1
Early Decision II — January 1
Early Action — November 1
Regular — January 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Selectivity Rating
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Academic Programs
At the heart of a Northeastern education are award-winning faculty mentors, a rigorous and innovative curriculum, and undergraduate research and global experiences that challenge and transform. Northeastern's innovative programs encompass a wide range of majors, concentrations, and interdisciplinary studies along with honors, pre-professional, and study-abroad programs.
Northeastern's approach to educating its students integrates a challenging academic curriculum with a variety of experiential learning opportunities including research, global experiences, service learning, and the university's signature cooperative education program (co-op), enabling students to make deep connections between their field of study and the world around them. After completing their freshman year, Northeastern students integrate classroom learning with six-month periods of full-time, immersive professional work, global study, or research experiences related to their major or interests. Northeastern's flexibility enables students to choose their own learning path with up to eighteen months of experience, strengthening their professional network and giving them confidence-and a significant edge in the job market. Students learn what career is a good fit for them—and what careers are not—all before graduating. In addition, over half of the students are offered full-time jobs from co-op employers. Northeastern partners with over 2,901 co-op employers around the globe, including some of the world's largest and most reputable companies: Pfizer, John Hancock, Yahoo, Fidelity Investments, IBM, General Electric, Massachusetts General Hospital, Microsoft, and the Boston Globe, just to name a few.
Experiential learning opportunities-including U.S. and international professional co-op, service learning, research, and—study abroad—share currently available in 148 countries around the world.
The University Honors Program allows students to participate in enriched educational experiences and offers opportunities that include honors sections of required academic courses, honors seminars, independent research, and specialized study abroad.
The university has more than 1,489 full and part-time faculty members with a wide variety of research and teaching interests and specialties. Academic counselors in each college work closely with students to assist them in developing programs suited to their interests and abilities. Co-op advisors assist students in resume-building, honing interview skills and tactics, and in developing contacts with businesses and employers to support networking and professional opportunities.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Northeastern's academic programs are divided among seven colleges and one program. The College of Arts, Media and Design awards undergraduate degrees in architecture, art, media arts and design, communication studies, game design, journalism; media and screen studies, music/music industry, music composition and technology, studio art, and theater (including concentrations in performance and production).
The D'Amore-McKim School of Business offers two degree options: the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) and the Bachelor of Science in International Business (B.S.I.B.). The B.S.I.B. program includes language instruction and international study and work. The college offers concentrations in accounting, entrepreneurship and innovation, finance, management, management information systems, marketing, and supply chain management.
The Khoury College of Computer Sciences awards degrees in computer science and information science and also offers combined majors that pair computer science with biology, business, cognitive psychology, communication studies, computer engineering, cyber operations, digital art, environmental science, game design, interactive media, journalism, mathematics, music, music composition and technology.
The College of Engineering offers degrees in bioengineering, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering.
The Bouvé College of Health Sciences awards degrees in health sciences, nursing, pharmacy and physical therapy. The college also offers a six-year Doctor of Pharmacy degree and a six-year program leading to a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
The College of Science awards undergraduate degrees in applied physics, behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, biomedical physics, chemistry, environmental science, environmental studies, linguistics, marine biology, mathematics, physics, and psychology.
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities awards undergraduate degrees in African American studies, American Sign Language, Asian studies, criminal justice, cultural anthropology, economics, English, history, human services, international affairs, Jewish studies (combined major only), philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, and Spanish.
The Explore Program for undeclared students offers a wide array of academic opportunities designed to help students who feel strongly about exploring their options before making a commitment to a major. The program provides the support and guidance students need to explore and eventually choose one of Northeastern's undergraduate programs.
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
15:1
Total Faculty
2,570
with Terminal Degree
1,903
1,371
Men
1,199
Women
482
International
418
Minority
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
30 - 39
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
91%
Majors
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural History and Criticism, General.
Architecture.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Landscape Architecture.
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African-American/Black Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Biophysics.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Neuroscience.
Toxicology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Business/Commerce, General.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Finance, General.
Human Resources Management and Services.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
Management Information Systems and Services.
Marketing.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Taxation.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication and Media Studies.
Communication, General.
Journalism.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Industrial Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
French Language and Literature.
Linguistics.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other.
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Physical Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health, General.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Rehabilitation Science.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Jewish/Judaic Studies.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Cultural Anthropology.
Development Economics and International Development.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Digital Arts.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Illustration.
Intermedia/Multimedia.
Music, General.
Students Say
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is an old Boston stalwart, but its “globallyminded and career-focused” approach to education is as current as ever. The school’s focus on experiential learning is never more apparent than in the co-op programs, which have been around for more than 100 years. In these, students alternate rigorous classes with full-time work in career-related jobs for six months (during which they do not pay tuition and are often paid), providing “an open-minded, explorative environment where real-life work experience...combined with top-level academics to provide the best preparation possible for students post-college.” Often, students receive job offers from previous co-op employers upon graduation. “My overall academic experience has been pretty grueling but completely worth it,” says one satisfied student of the “strong academics in conjunction with a reasonable and healthy atmosphere.”
On top of the “strong academic pipeline to university-cultivated co-ops and jobs,” students benefit from professors who are “passionate about the subject and about you learning the subject.” While students admit that there are a handful of “not-so-great professors,” they say “the ones that are great, however, are fabulous,” elaborating that “they always offer help or ways to give you experience, are there for you in and outside the classroom, and are extremely intelligent.” Students love how encouraging both the university and the faculty are, pushing students to study abroad, do a dialogue (a Northeastern global/international summer program that focuses on critical current issues), or complete an international co-op—“anything to experience another culture and be fully emerged in it,” one student notes. Different majors benefit from unique integration of their programs with co-op learning, and the way that Northeastern “[marries] theory with practicality,” no matter the course of study, is a huge benefit to students throughout their post-graduate lives.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Master's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Sy Sternberg
Chairman New York Life Insurance
Richard J. Egan
Former Ambassador to Ireland, co-founder of EMC Co
Margot Botsford
Associate Justice, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Roger M. Marino
Co-founder of EMC Corp.
James F. Jeffrey
Former Ambassador to Turkey
David S. Ferriero
10th Archivist of the United States
Albert Sacco
Astronaut on Space Shuttle Columbia
Academic Rating
82/99
Careers
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
91%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$79,000
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$130,300
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$80,600
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$135,800
Percent High Job Meaning
47%
Percent STEM
55%
Students Say
One of Northeastern’s strengths is “creating co-op opportunities that enhance what we learn in the classroom to best prepare us for the future.” This incredible amount of work experience automatically gives graduates an edge when it comes time to enter the workforce. Northeastern partners with various organizations to offer six-week, real-world projects via Experiential Network; with the Co-op program, students get up to a year-and-a-half of real-world experience in their fields by rotating academic semesters with semesters of full-time employment. These opportunities provide “a huge advantage when it comes to looking for jobs post-graduation.” Having a “strong academic pipeline to university cultivated co-ops and jobs,” all in the center of Boston, is a tremendous advantage. The Career Development Office (CDO) further aids students on their professional paths by inviting industry professionals to the Employer in Residence program and hosting the largest university-wide career fairs in the region. The CDO continues to adapt its frameworks to the needs of their students, making the Career Design coaching labs available virtually, and forming identity-based career platforms to support hiring diversity in historically underrepresented groups at events such as the LGBTQA+ Career Conference, B.L.A.C.K. (Black Leaders Accessing Consciousness through Knowledge), and L.A.T.I.N.X. (LatinX Accessing Their Intellect Through Networking and Exchange) Career Expo. According to PaysScale.com, alumni with bachelor’s degrees from Northeastern report a median starting salary of $76,100, and 50 percent of respondents feel their work is making a meaningful impact.
Excerpt from Colleges That Create Futures
A co-op experience is available in every major at Northeastern University, and employers know it—over 3,300 companies at home and abroad employ Northeastern undergraduate students. Northeastern's global co-op programs operate in 133 countries in conjunction with a wide variety of organizations and multinational corporations, so environmental science students can work on sustainable development in Bolivia, and computer science majors can study digital animation at Toonz Animation India. With 95 percent of students participating in at least one semester of cooperative learning, it is by far the most popular experiential learning program at the school, and Northeastern has one of the highest levels of co-op participation in the country. So it is no wonder that within nine months, 92 percent of graduates are employed or in graduate school, and 89 percent of those working have careers within their field of study. It is not uncommon for a Northeastern student to spend three semesters in co-op education with different employers or even in different fields. Getting a feel for a particular field certainly gives students the tools to succeed in the future, but it also helps them find out if they even like that line of work. Karim Sabbidine tells us, "I came to Northeastern thinking that I wanted to become an investment banker. Having done investment co-ops I came to the realization that I wanted to be in a different line of work, specifically the legal field. I structured my co-ops to lead me to that goal and I am now currently in law school."
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
For the 2020-2021 academic year, the estimated tuition is $54,360, fees are estimated at $1,092, and room and board are estimated at $17,480. Regardless of time to degree, tuition is charged only while students are earning academic credit.
Financial Aid
The university operates a substantial aid program designed to make attendance feasible for all qualified students. We are dedicated to meeting each incoming domestic financial aid applicant's full demonstrated need. By coordinating the resources of the university and various public and private scholarship programs, the Office of Student Financial Services was able to provide more than $305 million in grant and scholarship assistance for the 2020-2021 academic year. More than 75 percent of students receive some form of financial aid. Northeastern participates in all federal aid programs. Financial aid is based on need and academic merit and may consist of scholarships, grants, loans, work-study employment, or any combination of these funds. To apply, students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and a CSS Profile form with the College Scholarship Service by the priority filing date associated with their admissions application program.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$52,846
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$40,623
Average Need-Based Loan
$2,434
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
46%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$32,559
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$62,000
Required Fees
$1,141
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,250
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
$20,880
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Nursing Scholarships
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Federal Nursing Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
87/99
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
Students have access to over 400 500 clubs and organizations and an extensive network of advisement and counseling services. Approximately 19,100 students participate in student organizations. Programs and services sponsored by the African American Institute, the Latinex Student Cultural Center, the Asian American Center, the Office of Global Services, and many other organizations enrich Northeastern's social life and cultural fabric. In athletics, Northeastern competes in NCAA Division I and maintains varsity teams in 1 co-ed, 7 men's and 9, women's sports.
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
21,330
Foreign Countries Represented
118
Demographics
20.91%
Asian
5.16%
Black
11.13%
Hispanic
41.49%
Caucasian
13.66%
International
56% female
44% male
69% are out of state
100% are full time
0% are part time
Students Say
Northeastern is “both incredibly diverse as well as being a quintessential New England school.” This environment is filled with many people from different backgrounds (including a sizable international population), and “it’s not unusual to hear ten languages in ten minutes walking across campus.” People are “motivated and passionate about the issues or projects they care about” and “are implementing and rolling with those ideas.” No one here is cookie-cutter in any way, as “everyone has their quirks and qualities that shine through.” All are “very supportive and seem to genuinely care about each other,” which is useful since the nature of the school requires quite a few independent student decisions and those who go here “quickly have to become an adult and take charge of [their] life.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Northeastern's residential campus is located in the heart of Boston, where the distinctive neighborhoods of the Back Bay, the South End, the Fenway, and Roxbury meet. Over half of the student body lives on campus and many of the residence halls have amazing views of the Boston skyline.
The Back Bay area, known for its many cultural and educational institutions, is just steps away from Symphony Hall, the New England Conservatory of Music, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The South End is home to elegant Victorian row houses, a vibrant arts scene, hidden gardens, and some of the finest dining in Boston. The Fenway area, with its beautiful rose garden, bicycle and jogging paths, and Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox) is also just a few blocks away.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Northeastern is home to more than fifty research centers and undergraduates have ample opportunities to work alongside their professors to aid and conduct research on a variety of topics. The university library system is comprised of Snell Library, a 240,000-square-foot central library on the Boston campus, the School of Law Library, and a small supplemental collection at the Nahant Marine Science Center. Snell Library houses 780,669 print volumes, 548,806 e-books, 1,163,735 microfilms, and access to 83,511 licensed electronic journals, as well as 23,437 audio, video, and computer software items, and 5,712 linear feet of archival material as of June 2014.
Northeastern University provides a broad range of academic and administrative computer resources to students, faculty, and staff members. Many computing resources are available, including an extensive wireless network, Internet connections for all offices and university-owned residence halls, technology-assisted classrooms, computer labs, and the MyNortheastern Admitted Student Portal, which allows students to access many administrative and academic functions online.
Sustainability
Northeastern University (NU) believes "all individuals and institutions share responsibility for taking action to create a sustainable environment." Since 1990, carbon dioxide emissions per square foot were reduced nearly 25 percent despite 40 percent growth in square footage. Since 2005, emissions per gross square foot have been reduced over 30 percent. Northeastern has saved approximately 20 million kilowatt hours of electricity over the past 5 years through energy efficiency projects. During the past year alone, Northeastern has initiated over 35 different energy projects, while every building on campus has undergone an energy-related renovation or retrofit. The most successful project to date has been the Egan Research Center, which achieved annual savings of approximately 1 million kWh, 350,000 therms and 800,000 cubic feet of water through optimization and improvement of the building heating, ventilation and cooling system. Sustainability represents one of Northeastern's three major research areas and is fully integrated into over 135 academic courses and experiential learning and co-op programs. Northeastern, is developing new programs that advance sustainability into Career Services and International Co-op programming. Approximately 10 percent of building square footage under University operational control is now LEED Gold. International Village (IV), NU's new 1,200 bed mixed-use dorm/office building, has achieved LEED Gold; IV is the first college/university dining facility in the United States to earn LEED Gold as well as become Green Restaurant® 3-star certified. Northeastern's newest building, East Village, opened January 2015 and has submitted for LEED Gold-level certification; the newest LEED certified building is the George T. Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security, is LEED Gold and has demand control ventilation and reduced lighting power density. "Compost Here" results in nearly 525 tons of composted dining hall service and catered food waste. All dining halls offer a local food initiative. An aggressive recycling program in existence for over twenty-five years includes more than fifteen different categories of collected items and an annual waste-diversion rate of over 50 percent. A Green Living Learning Community is offered through a Residential Life-based sustainability programming initiative.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
44%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
89/99
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
94/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Dorms Coed
Dorms Coed
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Students Say
There is certainly no lack of activities in which to participate in nearby Boston (there are four T stops on campus), from movie theaters, museums, restaurants, and shopping malls to the Prudential Center and the Charles River, which “provides opportunities for running, walking, biking, [and] kayaking.” One student happily notes that “our location means that I can get dumplings in Chinatown, see a show, or attend the Christmas tree lighting without much effort to get off campus.” Weekends are traditionally for city exploring, and weekdays usually are filled with people participating in one of the many clubs the school offers. Plus, Northeastern has “a ton of amazing events and programs on campus that make the campus feel like a community.” Students on co-op “tend to have a lot more free time at night and on the weekends, allowing them to get more involved and spend more time with friends.” Still, life outside of school is “pretty substantial” for this “extremely social” crowd: Mission Hill is a popular spot for a Friday and Saturday night activities. Greek life is small but “becoming more popular” on campus.
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Learning Disabilities Program
Type of Program
For LD/ADD Only
Director
Mary Barrows
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
Yes
Documentation Required for LD
Please see website for detailed information: www.northeastern.edu/drcDocumentation Required for ADHD
Please see website for detailed information: www.northeastern.edu/drcSpecial Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
400
Number of Honor Societies
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
22
10% join a fraternity
16% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Huskies)
8 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Huskies)
11 Sports
Basketball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Crew Rowing
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Swimming
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University (Nurses Only)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Navy ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University (Nurses Only)
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Boston University
Sustainability
99/99
AASHE STARS® rating
Silver
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
4%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
Yes
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
Yes
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
Yes
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
Yes
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
Yes
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
Yes
Data provided by Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), STARS®, as of March, 2023.
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
