- AcademicsA+
- ValueA
- DiversityA+
- CampusA
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodA-
- Student LifeA
- SafetyB-
Northeastern University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AAA
Athletic Conference
Colonial Athletic Association
Address
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Website
Northeastern University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
32%
SAT Scores Range
1340-1500
ACT Scores Range
31-33
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Northeastern University
Cost
Net Price
$30,546/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
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 responses
- 65%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.197 responses
- 56%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.198 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
13,492Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
11%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
81%
Poll
- 49%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.227 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.283 responses
After Northeastern University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$60,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
82%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%- 94%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.125 responses
Northeastern University Reviews
3,143 reviews
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I can't believe it took me until that November before college applications were due to find this school! This is my dream school - A realization I had after starting classes.
I am in the 6-year PharmD program (2022). This is an accredited pharmacy program that exceeds accreditation requirements to prepare students to be future healthcare leaders. All conversations with upperclassmen in their professional years reflect a rigorous, yet rewarding path towards graduation.
The student body is passionate and ambitious. There are countless clubs and activities to join. There are opportunities to get involved with other students, faculty, and/or the community every day. The only downsides to the social scene is a lack of "good" parties and Greek life. Go to parties at MIT or upperclassmen house parties in Mission Hill.
I am in the 6-year PharmD program (2022). This is an accredited pharmacy program that exceeds accreditation requirements to prepare students to be future healthcare leaders. All conversations with upperclassmen in their professional years reflect a rigorous, yet rewarding path towards graduation.
The student body is passionate and ambitious. There are countless clubs and activities to join. There are opportunities to get involved with other students, faculty, and/or the community every day. The only downsides to the social scene is a lack of "good" parties and Greek life. Go to parties at MIT or upperclassmen house parties in Mission Hill.
I have always had my ups and downs about Northeastern but ultimately I wouldn't have it any other way. Northeastern's co-op program is really what makes this college unique. It has allowed me to gain so many practical skills for my future career. Furthermore, Northeastern campus is gorgeous and so conveniently located within Boston. The dorms and living situations at Northeastern are great (especially for Honors students) but space is very limited so many upperclassmen end up off-campus. With respect to academics, I feel that my education is comparable to other top universities. Professors were knowledgeable and passionate. Sometimes I wish that some classes were more challenging; it was very easy to earn an A in some classes despite the material being intellectually engaging. The co-op program has allowed me to overfill my resume, and the dialogues have allowed me to travel abroad without having to take a whole semester off.
At Northeastern University, students gain substantial work experience while they are working towards their diplomas. Most of Northeastern's undergraduates complete at least one professional co-op during their college career, working for one of more than 2,000 employers around the world. Students can choose to complete their degree in four years, with the potential for two co-ops, or five years, building in time for three co-ops. Outside of the classroom and workplace, there are more than 300 clubs and organizations for students, including about 25 fraternities and sororities. The Northeastern Huskies compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Conference. More than 3,000 students compete at the club and intramural sport level. Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Northeastern’s campus is spread out across 73 acres in the venerable college town of Boston.