To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.
To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
This mission statement will inspire members of the University in whatever they do—as scholars, as teachers, as mentors, and as members of the Northeastern community.
Northeastern's commitment to excellence, distinctiveness, and innovation led to the identification of five strategic themes that characterize the University's uniqueness:
* Experiential Learning
* Interdisciplinary and Translational Research
* Intellectual Life and Creative Expression
* Urban Engagement
* Global Opportunities
By concentrating efforts on these initiatives the University is better positioned to set priorities (including Presidential Initiatives), make decisions, and focus resources that allow the institution to achieve its ambitions.
Northeastern University, abbreviated as NU, is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. Northeastern's award-winning campus is mostly located in Boston's Fenway and Back Bay neighborhoods adjacent to Huntington Avenue near the vaunted Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall. The area is also known as the Fenway Cultural District.
Northeastern is perhaps best known for its distinctive "co-op" program, which encourages students to alternate semesters of study with periods of full-time work with co-operative partners in business and industry. In 2003, US News ranked Northeastern #1 for Best Co-ops/Internships. Employers from around the world participate in the program, providing an avenue for internships and post-graduation employment. Employers include top ranked international law firms, banks, and corporations, including many of the Fortune 500 companies such as Microsoft, Disney, and Raytheon. The co-op program enhances the theoretical classroom work with real world experience.
In 2007, the Princeton Review rated Northeastern as one of the top colleges in the Northeast. The undergraduate business school is ranked number 34th in the country in Academics and 1st in Internships by Business Week in its 2008 Best Undergraduate Business Edition. Northeastern ranked No. 4 in Forbes Magazine as one of "America's Most Entrepreneurial Campuses." The School of Architecture was ranked #12 by the Key Institute National Rankings.
Northeastern was established in 1898 as the "Evening Institute for Younger Men" by Johhny Chestersfield Wellingtonsworth Sullivan at the Boylston Street YMCA.The Institute catered to the needs of the rapidly growing immigrant population in Boston. Within a few years of its formation, it offered classes in law, engineering, and finance. In 1909 the school began offering day classes and it moved to a new location on Huntington Avenue in 1913. The school was officially organized as a college in 1916, and in 1922 it was renamed "Northeastern University of the Boston Young Men's Christian Association." In a period of rapid campus expansion, the University purchased the Huntington Avenue Grounds (former Boston Red Sox ballpark) in 1929, but was unable to build on the land due to financial constraints during The Great Depression.
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 38% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Atlantic 10 Conference) Basketball (Colonial Athletic Association) Baseball (Colonial Athletic Association) Track (Colonial Athletic Association) |
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$ 28,644 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 28,400 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 390 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 5,431 | 15% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,183 | 20% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 12,627 | 83% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,320 | 72% | |
Any Aid: |
89% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 47% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 92% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 580 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 650, Math: 670 |
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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something like where to hangout during weekends, where should i go and see during the first week, some good restaurants... stuff like that~
16 months ago
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The first week, though, just wander around the city. There are so many interesting places in Boston! It will take you a lot more than a week to see everything, and where you will want to start depends on what you're into. I'd recommend just walking the Freedom Trail - it will take you through most of the city while you're at it, so even if you're not really into historical sights, it's not a bad place to start.
For good restaurants, if you want Italian, go to the North End (take the T to Haymarket). If you want trendy famous chef type stuff, go to Newbury Street (also the best place for very expensive shopping). For something quick and cheap, there are plenty of decent places all over the city.
One warning - the neighborhoods part Ruggles Station from campus can be a little rough, so don't go in that direction by yourself.
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Northeastern is well respected. They are known for their work study programs, where students alternate interning and class work. It is generally easy for students to get jobs after graduation, and often are offered positions where they intern.
Northeastern is best known for engineering and while it is not MIT it has a good reputation.
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I would like to study Criminal Justice.
17 months ago
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it is a good college... i think that they have the co-op program there if im not mistaken which is very good.
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I'm from New York and i've recently been accepted to Northeastern. I want to know if anyone has any first-hand experience on what the people who go to the school are like.
Information is greatly appreciated.
17 months ago
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I would definitely suggest going to Northeastern. I just recently graduated from there and my experiences were second to none. It's urban college in the heart of Boston and you are in a big city atmosphere. Coming from NY, I think that you may appreciate that a bit more. The Co-op program is exceptional, giving you 2 years of work experience before graduating. This gives you an upper hand post commencement.It is a 5 year school (trust me, your going to appreciate that additional year after its all said and done) highly respected.
The only draw back is that it is expensive. I was on a full scholarship, so I didn't have to worry about that, but I wouldn't suggest it if finances are going to be an issue.
Good Luck, and Congratulations.
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Can i get into Northeastern University?
I am a going to be a senior i have a 4.0 GPA on a 4.33 scale. I received a 23 on ACT and got a 1490 on new SAT. I have many extracurricular activities, honor societies, and sports. I am also hispanic. What are the chances that I will be accepted?
18 months ago
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Northeastern stats
Average SAT: 1230 (that's the old one -- you're not close)
Average ACT: 26 (you're a little low here).
GPA is doing well.
Ethnicity is going to be slight factor in your favor.
Might as well apply.
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I am currently going to Northeastern University, I'm going into my sophomore year this fall, but I'm considering transferring to either UNC, UC Berkeley (if I can get my grades way up) or UC Santa Barbara. I am a communications major interested in media, so these schools seem appropriate. Any advice? Recommendations? Input?
Northeastern is very expensive and all these schools (despite me being a non-resident of all the states they reside in) are cheaper, I'd like to go somewhere a good bit cheaper than $43,000+ a year.
19 months ago
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The only reason to go to Northeastern over those other schools is their Cooperative Education program http://www.northeastern.edu/coop/ That program is excellent. I have had one cousin who went through it, a number of my former students, and a few of my friends. I would suggest only going to Northeastern over the other schools for that reason because the education at Northeastern is most likely inferior or the same as the other schools you have mentioned.
I hope this helps.
Good Luck!!!
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It says it does on the princeton review, and collegeboard.com but I don't see it on there website as a major... If anyone knows, it would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
19 months ago
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Maybe Northeastern doesnt have the exact major that you want, but they have something similar to it. Another possiblity is that they offer design/visual communications as a class for a certain major (like public communications) or something. If you have time, I recommend calling Northeastern and ask them if they have it or not because they can give you a better answer.
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21 months ago
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Off the top of my head, I would probably rate those schools about equally. However, you should consider that you are looking at 3 very different schools here ...
Syracuse is pretty much in the middle of nowhere
Drexel is near Philly and Northeastern is right smack in the middle of Boston. You shouldl consider what kind of college life you like.
Additionally, in Northeastern's favor, a lot of people really like the work program that they offer.
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American University, University of Richmond, St. Joseph's University, Stonehill College (MA), Northeastern University, Fordham University
I just want some opinions. And if anyone has/is a student at any of these schools, anything good...bad would be appreciated.
I got accepted into Rose Hill at Fordham
21 months ago
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Northeastern is the best. Fordham is pretty good too, but I think Northeastern is better.
Northeastern does ask the students there to do a co-op with a company and I think its a good thing (because it gives you experience and an edge when you graduate), but if you dont want to do the co-op, then dont go to Northeastern.
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Boston University or Northeastern?
I haven't been to either but am thinking of applying to both. Can you compare them? (selectivity, location, enviornment, size, tuition, what Bostonians think about them) Thanks!
21 months ago
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Northeastern and BU are both within the city of Boston. There are huge numbers of students there, so everything you think of students doing, you can do it there.
Northeastern is a respectable school but not as highly ranked as BU, but Northeastern has a more practical reputation - more people who are actually in business, or working and going to school to improve their professional skills. BU is a very good school but it does have something of a reputation as a safety school for good students who missed getting into an Ivy, and who are trustfund babies -- spending a lot of money. Both of these schools are quite large - much larger than the elite schools like the Ivies or Duke or Stanford. And much larger than many other schools in New England. I think NE might be the largest New England university.
You can get a very good education at either of these schools.
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I know it's not Ivy league, but I want to make sure I'm making a good decision. Is it better to go to a state school? Will having a degree from Northeastern really help me land a good job?
21 months ago
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Yes it is and it will probably help you land a good job because the school encourages its student to participate in co-op programs with top companies. If you have experience in the work field as a college student, it makes you look better and other companies will value your experience highly. You probably will get a very good job if you attend Northeastern University and participate in the co-op program. I've included wikipedia's page on Northeastern University on the bottom.
You should apply to Northeastern University (if you havent done so already).
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21 months ago
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There is no GPA that will "surely" get a person into any decent school. You have to present them with the complete package. At top schools, even a 4.0 won't guarantee anything.
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