Overview

Northeastern University is a University institution located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA  02115
United States

Contact Email: admissions@northeastern.edu
Phone: 617-373-2200

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architectural And Building Sciences/technology	×
Architectural History And Criticism, General	×
Architectural Studies	×
Architecture	×
Landscape Architecture	×
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies	×
Asian Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Biophysics	×
Biotechnology	×
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology	×
Ecology And Evolutionary Biology	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management	×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Project Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Journalism	×
Organizational Communication, General	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Technical And Scientific Communication	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance	×
Computer Science	×
Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration	×
Information Science/studies	×
Information Technology	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering	×
Chemical Engineering	×
Civil Engineering, General	×
Computer Engineering, General	×
Electrical And Electronics Engineering	×
Engineering, General	×
Engineering, Other	×
Industrial Engineering	×
Mechanical Engineering	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technology/technician	×
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician	×
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician	×
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)	×
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other	×
Linguistics	×
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Audiology/audiologist	×
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist	×
Cardiopulmonary Technology/technologist	×
Health And Medical Administrative Services, Other	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Pharmaceutical Sciences	×
Pharmacy	×
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, And Administration, Other	×
Physical Therapy/therapist	×
Public Health, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
Rehabilitation And Therapeutic Professions, Other	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Jewish/judaic Studies	×
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Cultural Anthropology	×
Development Economics And International Development	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Social Sciences, Other	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Design And Applied Arts, Other	×
Digital Arts	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Game And Interactive Media Design	×
Graphic Design	×
Illustration	×
Music, General	×
Photography	×
Theatre/theatre Arts Management	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

98,425

Applied

5,133

Accepted

22,695

Enrolled

Female Admissions

55,719

Females Applied

3,074

Females Accepted

6%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

42,678

Males Applied

2,058

Males Accepted

5%

Acceptance Rate

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 1st	April 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	February 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	-	710	760
SAT Math	-	730	780
ACT Composite	-	33	35

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

67,990

Private

Fees

1,299

Full-time student fees

20,260

Room & board

11,360

Room only

Financial Aid

46,555

Avg. Financial Aid Package

60,416

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

24,539

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

2,121

Avg. Loan Aid

12,725

Avg. Grant Aid

44,807

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

24%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

22,695

Total Undergrad students

13%

International Students

71%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.48%
Black or African American	4.78%
White or Caucasian	40.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	22.47%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.04%
Two or more races	6.84%
Other	1.74%

Gender

Male (42.76%)

Female (57.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Not Reported
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	57%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Choral groups

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 1
Basketball	No	Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1
Soccer	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 1
Crew	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Field Hockey	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Rowing	No	Division 1
Soccer	No	Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Volleyball	No	Division 1

Faculty

2,682

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,736

Part-time - 946

Male - 1,359

Female - 1,273