Northeastern University

(Boston, MA)

Northeastern is a private, comprehensive university focusing on cooperative education. Founded in 1898, it adopted coeducation in 1943. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Nursing, and Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; the Schools of Engineering Technology and Journalism; and the Boston-Bouve College of Human Development Professions. Its 60-acre campus is located in Boston, near the Fenway.

Admissions

41%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.5

Regular Decision: January 15, 2012

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

1780–2040 SAT Total
580–670 SAT Reading
620–700 SAT Math
580–670 SAT Writing

27–31 ACT Composite

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$50,512
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $35,362
Out-of-State Tuition: $35,362
Room and Board: $14,150
Books & Supplies: $1,000

Will I Like It

21,266
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
51% Women

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Nutrition, Pharmacy, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre, Film & Video

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Law Enforcement, Public Administration

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, International Relations, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Culture, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5000

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