NU Description
Northeastern University in Boston, Massachusetts is home to exceptional award-winning faculty and extensive academic, research, co-operative learning and student life opportunities.
A private university, Northeastern grants undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 125 fields of study.
Northeastern University’s academics are divided into distinctive schools, which include a College of Arts, Media and Design, a School of Architecture, a College of Engineering, a School of Education and a College of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Co-op programs are one of Northeastern’s more distinctive offerings, giving students the chance to work in professional positions within their field.
Research at Northeastern is undertaken in more than 30 areas including Marine Science, Domestic Violence and Public Health.
Faculty members at Northeastern are highly successful in their respected areas of study, having won such prestigious awards as the Pulitzer Prize as well as Guggenheim and Macarthur fellowships.
Student life offerings are just as extensive, with more than 200 student clubs representing a broad range of interests, from the creative arts to the cultural.
Also, since it is in the heart of a major city, restaurants, museums, theatres, nightlife, shopping and other activities are only steps away.
Northeastern is fairly competitive and seeks out students with a strong academic performance record. When applying to the school, students may also submit a financial aid application to see if they qualify for scholarships or other aid.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
Private
Size
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Huskies
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$35,362
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,362
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
27,881
NU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 18,530
- Freshman Class
- 2,833
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 27,881
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 66%
- Graduate
- 34%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 51%
- Men
- 49%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 6%
- Asian
- 7%
- Caucasian
- 54%
- Latino
- 4%
- Other
- 29%
International Students
- International
- 13%
- Domestic
- 87%