Northeastern University
- 4 Year
- BOSTON, MA
CollegeGrad School
Northeastern University
- 4 Year
- BOSTON, MA
- Rating 3.71 out of 5 3,508 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade B+
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Northeastern University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
NU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
18%
Application Deadline
January 1
SAT Range
1390-1540
ACT Range
32-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$36,479 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$34,094 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
78%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 192 responses66%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 239 responses55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 240 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business900 Graduates
- Information Science256 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering222 Graduates
- Economics203 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering154 Graduates
- Communications152 Graduates
- Biology139 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology134 Graduates
- Research and Experimental Psychology128 Graduates
- Political Science and Government122 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
14,156 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
46
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
85%
Poll
49%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 269 responsesPoll
65%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 325 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$67,400 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
89%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%94%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 125 responsesSimilar Colleges
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So glad I came here! The professors are so caring and really want to see their students succeed. The campus is absolutely beautiful and unlike other city schools it's very cohesive (not just random buildings scattered around a neighborhood.) There are activities for students to participate in all the time. Greek life is prevalent but not overwhelming - I rushed this year and it was one of the best decisions I've made. Being in the city gives you lots of options for food and activities; there's always something new to explore or some new cafe to discover. Students all really want to help each other out and there's a really good sense of community and school spirit (always kids repping merch.) Also, co-ops here alone are a fantastic reason to attend and you should definitely look into that. No matter what your major is, Northeastern works to make the co-ops worthwhile for students and truly help them explore different careers. I'm so glad I made the choice to come here - I love it.
The campus is great. It's one of the few city schools that actually feels like a real campus - with clearly defined areas and greenery and everything. Boston is a great area to be for college, with all the culture, entertainment, and other schools around. And Northeastern is in the heart of it all! Also, Northeastern had plenty of clubs and activities for academic or recreational purposes. The co-op program is genius, and abroad opportunities are also unique. I loved it. It just doesn't get five stars because the journalism program wasn't evolved and well-connected enough.
Overall, the Northeastern experience gives a good return on investment with the Co-op program, which gave me the opportunity to dip my toes into jobs and industries I was interested in. It helped me understand what I wanted to pursue and what I did not enjoy about work life. The quality of education is great overall, and challenging for most. Being in a city is a great opportunity for connection and to have experiences others may not have. There is also a thriving international community that is inviting. I would generally recommend the school, despite it not having a 'community' feeling. If you are independent, this is a great school for you. But if you need more support, this is still a great school for you. Athletics are not its strong suit but there are many opportunities for D1 athletes. Would recommend!