Northeastern University: Ranking & Review
| Boston rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 136 | 375 Top 3% |
Northeastern University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 27% | 27% | 28% |
| Applicants | 54,209 | 24,993 | 29,216 |
| Admissions | 14,876 | 6,786 | 8,090 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 3,108 | 1,501 | 1,607 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 21,489 | 11,068 | 10,421 |
1,692 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
249 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 1,031 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 33% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 1,657 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 53% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $75. Application fee for graduates - $75.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Northeastern University Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,177 | $68,177 |
| Off-campus | $68,177 | $68,177 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $16,240 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Northeastern University provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 9,466 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $48,560 | $48,560 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $937 | $937 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $1,518 | $1,518 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $23,408 | $23,408 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $280 | $280 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time graduates | $1,463 | $1,463 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 579 | 867 | 96 | 1,542 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 933 | 423 | 1,356 | |
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 436 | 162 | 243 | 841 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 178 | 369 | 10 | 557 |
| Social Sciences | 446 | 47 | 20 | 513 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 305 | 52 | 11 | 368 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 214 | 14 | 228 | |
| Psychology | 143 | 70 | 13 | 226 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | 39 | 146 | 185 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 126 | 34 | 160 | |
| Architecture and Related Services | 72 | 61 | 133 | |
| Physical Sciences | 71 | 8 | 29 | 108 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 56 | 22 | 8 | 86 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 52 | 11 | 5 | 68 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 28 | 8 | 11 | 47 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 35 | 9 | 44 | |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 42 | 42 | ||
| History | 18 | 13 | 3 | 34 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 19 | 19 | ||
| Education | 8 | 8 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 8 | 8 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6 | 6 | ||
| Communications Technologies & Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 2 | ||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 3,765 | 2,225 | 595 | 6,585 |
A total of 3,765 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Northeastern University.
At the master's and doctor's level 2,820 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 87% | 85% | 89% |
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General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Lux, Veritas, Virtus Light, Truth, Courage |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs. |
| Colors | northeastern red, warm gray, black |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 4,047 |
| Instructional FTE | 1,451 |
| Research FTE | 22 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.northeastern.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 360 Huntington Ave Boston, Massachusetts, 02115-5005 United States |
| Urbanization level | City: Large |
| City population | 618,000 |
| Phone | 6173732000 |