Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave
Boston MA 02115
(617) 373-2000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
25,368 (18,530 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
19 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
77% / 23%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
46% / 54%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
71% / 29%
- In-State / Out-of-State
31% / 69%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$35,362
- Room & Board$12,350
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
97%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,042
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants35,848
- Students Admitted
12,592
(35%)
- Students Enrolled2,923
(8%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class50%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
580-660
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
610-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
580-670
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
26-30
See More About Admissions »
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Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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Women's Studies
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Biotechnology
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Toxicology
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Accounting
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
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Real Estate
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Taxation
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Transportation/Transportation Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Organizational Communication, General
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer and Information Systems Security
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Computer Programming/Programmer, General
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
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Information Science/Studies
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Information Technology
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Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
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Education
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Biology Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational Statistics and Research Methods
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering, General
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Engineering, Other
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Geotechnical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Operations Research
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Structural Engineering
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Transportation and Highway Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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Surveying Technology/Surveying
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Telecommunications Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
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Technical and Business Writing
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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American Sign Language (ASL)
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American Sign Language, Other
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Russian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy (MS, PhD)
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Critical Care Nursing
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Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
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Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
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Hematology Technology/Technician
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Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing, Other
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
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Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
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Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Physician Assistant
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
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Security and protective services
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Corrections
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Security and Loss Prevention Services
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Economics, General
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Geography, Other
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants35,848
- Students Admitted
12,592
(35%)
- Students Enrolled2,923
(8%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class50%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class81%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class96%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
580-660
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
610-690
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
580-670
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
26-30
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline01/15
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNeither required nor recommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$35,362
- Room & Board$12,350
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid97%
- Average Financial Aid Package$10,042
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants12%$6,222
- Pell Grants12%$3,060
- Other Federal Grants11%$3,317
- State & Local Grants9%$2,364
- Institutional Grants83%$13,218
- Federal Loans61%N/A
- Non-Federal LoansN/AN/A
Questions, Answers and Advice
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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