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Northeastern University
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  • 4 Year
  • BOSTON, MA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Value
    grade A minus
  3. Diversity
    grade A+
  4. Campus
    grade A minus
  5. Athletics
    grade A minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade B+
  7. Professors
    grade A+
  8. Location
    grade A+
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade A+
  12. Safety
    grade B
360 HUNTINGTON AVE
BOSTON, MA 02115
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Athletics Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletics Conference
Coastal Athletic Association

From Northeastern University

The strength of a Northeastern education is our experiential learning model—it enables you to explore your path, find your passion, and acquire the skills and knowledge that prepare you for a lifetime of success. Experiential education is centered around your success. Powered by our signature co-op program (real world experience, often paid, and deeper than an internship) and fueled by your inclination for exploration-driven excellence, experiential learning at Northeastern gives you an edge that will set you apart. There’s no other university experience quite like it. Our graduates prove this every day.

Whether you’re walking the grassy quad en route to class, traversing unfamiliar roads halfway across the globe, or moments away from a breakthrough in the lab, it’s your experiences here that give you a leg up. No two educational paths are the same.

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Northeastern University Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline
January 1
Acceptance Rate
7%
SAT Range
1440-1550
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$35,827 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$42,331 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
85%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 221 responses
63%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 287 responses
50%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 288 responses

Majors

Northeastern is the experience university—why? Because...

academic spotlight

...these stats that set us apart! 97% of our graduates are working full-time or enrolled in graduate school within 9 months. But that's not all, as 59% of our graduates received at least one job offer from a previous co-op employer. Finally, 91% of full-time employed 2022 graduates are doing work related to their major. Join the pack and experience the value of Northeastern.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    24%
  • On Campus
    75%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
16,278 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
24
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
18%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 199 responses
  • Ambitious
    35%
  • Busy
    24%
  • Involved
    22%
  • Foreign
    6%
  • Enthusiastic
    3%
  • Inquisitive
    3%
  • Entitled/elitist
    2%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
86%
Poll
47%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 317 responses
Poll
64%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 373 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 213 responses
  • Co-op
    64%
  • Academically strong
    11%
  • Diverse
    8%
  • Work hard, play hard.
    4%
  • Experiential Learning
    4%
  • Greedy for money
    3%
  • Fast-paced
    1%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$67,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
91%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
93%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 135 responses

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