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Northeastern University Boston, MA
Northeastern University is a private, comprehensive university focusing on cooperative education. Founded in 1898, it adopted coeducation in 1943. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; the Schools of Engineering Technology and Journalism; and the Boston-Bouve College of Human Development Professions. It offers students an inside track to careers in the arts and sciences, business, engineering, criminal justice, law, health professions and more. Through its signature cooperative education program, this full-service school provides hands-on experience in more than 200 courses of study. Students come from throughout the United States and more than 100 countries to participate in a demanding and exciting mix of academics and work, graduating with both a degree and valuable on-the-job training for today's competitive workplace. Its 60-acre campus is located in Boston, near the Fenway. Web Site
www.northeastern.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
17,923
Women
9,089 (50.7%)
Men
8,834 (49.3%)
Graduate Students
7,543
ADMISSION Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
29% of 51,063 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 1
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
680-770 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
650-740 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
630-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
31-34 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students Factor
Very Important
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
Important
X
MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance
$68,537
Tuition and Fees
$49,497
Room and Board
$16,240
Average Percent of Need Met
100%
Average Freshman Award
$39,320
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 55% of classes 20-29 students: 7% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE Boston Population
625,087
Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 45% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Husky
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
8% of men participate
STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 15.7% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 5.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 59.2% White 6.6% Unknown
International Students
19.6% from 122 countries
First-Year Students Returning
97.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over 26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
SAT or ACT
Required Units
Recommended Units
English
4
Mathematics
3
4
Science
3
4
Foreign Language
2
3
Social Studies
3
History
2
Required
January 1
SAT Only ACT Only
High School Units Required or Recommended Subject
Scores Due in Admissions Office
Exam
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
Academic Electives
SAT Essay Component Policy
Accepted with or without essay component
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT Essay
SAT: Not used ACT: Not used
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
360 Huntington Avenue
City, State, Zip
Boston, MA 02115-5096
Phone
(617) 373-2200
Fax
(617) 373-8780
E-mail
[email protected]
Early Admission
Regular Admission Deadline
January 1
Application Fee
$75
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1, January 1
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Early Decision Notification
December 15
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
December 31
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APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal Statement
Electronic Application
Available
Not required
Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need
Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Important
Class Rank
Considered
Not Considered
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
Ethnicity Work Experience
X X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate
29% of 51,063 applicants were admitted
Women
29% of 27,485 applicants were admitted
Men
29% of 23,578 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
Not reported
Women
1,356 (17%) of 7,878 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,320 (19%) of 6,869 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
27% of 889 applicants were admitted
Early Action Admission Rate
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
SAT Math
680-770 range of middle 50%
Average GPA
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
64%
3.75 and Above
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
29%
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
6%
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
1%
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
0%
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
0%
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported
SAT Critical Reading
650-740 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
54%
Score of 600 - 700
37%
Score of 500 - 600
8%
Score of 400 - 500
2%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Writing
630-730 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
44%
Score of 600 - 700
43%
Score of 500 - 600
11%
Score of 400 - 500
1%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
31-34 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
92%
Score of 24 - 29
6%
Score of 18 - 23
1%
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 76% Top quarter: 94% Top half: 99% Bottom half: 1%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance
$68,537
Tuition and Fees
$49,497
Room and Board
$16,240
Books and Supplies
$1,000
Other Expenses
$1,800
Payment Plans
Not reported
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
[email protected]
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
Priority deadline February 15
Award Notification
On or about April 1
Method for Awarding Institutional Aid
Institutional Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 002199
Free
CSS/Financial Aid Profile
$25 for first college, $16 each additional
PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
1,832 (67.5%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
8,632 (49.5%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
1,273 (65.8%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
6,721 (77.9%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,273 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Received Financial Aid
6,610 (98.6%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
1,273 (100.0%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
2,516 (37.1%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
100%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
86%
Average Award
$39,320
Average Award
$31,140
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,251 (97.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $34,803
Need-Based Gift
Received by 6,129 (95.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $27,534
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,133 (89.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,750
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 5,796 (87.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,396
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 575 (47.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 2,434 (35.0%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
586 (23.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,869
Merit-Based Gift
4,248 (24.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,579
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PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
Not reported
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
Not reported
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans
State Loans
Available
Other Loans
Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need-Based Available
Academic scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Leadership scholarships
Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
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Federal work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
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Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting African-American/Black Studies American Sign Language (ASL) Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Architecture Art/Art Studies, General Asian Studies/Civilization Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist Biochemistry Biology/Biological Sciences, General Biophysics Business Administration and Management, General Business/Commerce, General Chemical Engineering Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Economics, General
Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering, General English Language and Literature, General Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies Environmental Science Environmental Studies Film/Cinema/Video Studies Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Geology/Earth Science, General Graphic Design
Landscape Architecture Linguistics Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management Management Information Systems, General Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Music, General Neuroscience Pharmacy
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other History, General Human Services, General Illustration
Philosophy Physical Therapy/Therapist Physics, General Political Science and Government, General
Industrial Engineering Information Science/Studies Intermedia/Multimedia International Business/Trade/Commerce
Psychology, General Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Religion/Religious Studies Sociology
International Relations and Affairs Jewish/Judaic Studies Journalism
Spanish Language and Literature Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Engineering
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships, Semester at sea, Washington semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum
Not reported
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not reported
Math/Science
Not reported
ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available
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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 12% of classes 10-19 students: 55% of classes 20-29 students: 7% of classes 30-39 students: 10% of classes 40-49 students: 9% of classes 50-99 students: 5% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 3% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 60% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 11% of discussion sections/labs 30-39 students: 15% of discussion sections/labs 40-49 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,378,525
Computing Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not reported
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Architecture, Master of Design, Master of Science, Master of Public Policy, Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Sports Leadership, Master of Business Administration, Master of Legal Studies, Master of Laws, Master of Education, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Operations Research, Master of Public Health
Master's Programs of Study Accounting Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing Allied Health--General Applied Arts and Design--General Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics Architecture Art/Fine Arts Bioengineering Bioinformatics
Energy and Power Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Entrepreneurship Evolutionary Biology Exercise and Sports Science Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Finance and Banking Geographic Information Systems
Nurse Anesthesia Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Nutrition Operations Research Organizational Management Pediatric Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Pharmacy
Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering
Gerontological Nursing Health Informatics Higher Education History
Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Physics Political Science
Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Disorders Community Health
Homeland Security Human Services Industrial/Management Engineering Information Science
Project Management Psychiatric Nursing Psychology--General Public Administration
Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security Corporate and Organizational Communication
Interdisciplinary Studies International Affairs International Business Internet and Interactive Multimedia
Public History Public Policy School Psychology Secondary Education
Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Ecology
Journalism Law Legal and Justice Studies Management Information Systems
Sociology Special Education Sports Management Systems Engineering
Economic Development Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration
Marine Biology Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering
Taxation Technical Communication Telecommunications Urban Studies
Electrical Engineering Elementary Education
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Nonprofit Management
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctoral Programs of Study Acute Care/Critical Care Nursing Allied Health--General Applied Behavior Analysis Applied Mathematics Bioengineering Bioinformatics Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Biotechnology Business Administration and Management--General Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Communication Disorders
Elementary Education Energy and Power Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General English Evolutionary Biology Exercise and Sports Science Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Gerontological Nursing Health Informatics Higher Education History Homeland Security
Nurse Anesthesia Nursing and Healthcare Administration Nursing--General Operations Research Organizational Management Pediatric Nursing Pharmaceutical Sciences Pharmacology Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Studies Physics Political Science
Community Health Computer Engineering Computer Science Computer and Information Systems Security
Industrial/Management Engineering Information Science Interdisciplinary Studies International Affairs
Psychiatric Nursing Psychology--General Public Administration Public History
Counseling Psychology Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Ecology
International Business Law Legal and Justice Studies Management Information Systems
Public Policy School Psychology Secondary Education Sociology
Economic Development Economics Education--General Educational Leadership and Administration
Marine Biology Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering
Special Education Systems Engineering Telecommunications Urban Studies
Electrical Engineering
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
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LOCATION AND SETTING Boston Population
Getting Around
625,087
Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment
Very large city
Campus Size
73 acres
Campus Map
Map
Nearest Airport
7 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Bus Station
1 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Train Station
2 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Weather Temperature
21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September
Rain
127 rainy days per year
HOUSING College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
99% of freshmen, 45% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
55%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
Public safety website
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Husky
School Colors
Black and red
Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Offered
Scholarships Given x
x
Basketball
x
x
x
x
Crew
x
x
x
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Field Hockey
x
x
Ice Hockey
x
x
x
x
Soccer
x
x
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Track And Field
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
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SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports
cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting
Men's Club Sports
cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, riflery, rugby, sailing, softball, squash, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, water polo, weight lifting, wrestling
Recreational Sports Intramural Sports
basketball, ice hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, soccer, softball, tennis, water polo
STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
12% of women participate
Fraternities
8% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Navy ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENT BODY Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
17,923
Women
9,089 (50.7%)
Men
8,834 (49.3%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
17,894
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native 15.7% Asian 4.7% Black/African-American 9.1% Hispanic/Latino 5.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 59.2% White 6.6% Unknown
International Students
19.6% from 122 countries
Average Age
21
All Graduate Students
7,543
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning
97.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
86.0%
AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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