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

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%