360 Huntington Avenue150 Richards Hall. Boston, MA 02115 617-373-2200
http://www.northeastern.edu/ admissions@neu.edu
About Northeastern University
  • Year of Foundation 1898
  • Size of Campus 73 acres
  • Type of Instituition Private institution
  • Religious Orientation None
  • Degrees Bachelor, Master
  • Calendar Type Semester
  • Undergraduate Population 12,080
  • Women % / Men % / Out of state 51%, 49%, 61%
Application
  • App. Deadlines FAFSA
  • Tuition Costs In / Out - State $36,380
  • Room and Board $12,760
  • Nonfall Registration Accepted
  • Selectivity of the Intuition More selective
  • Application Fee $70
  • Enrollment No. 15,699
Reference: Northeastern University
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential research university. Grounded in its signature co-op program, Northeastern today provides unprecedented experiential learning opportunities around the world. The university’s rapidly growing research enterprise is strategically aligned with three national imperatives: health, security, and sustainability. The Mission of Northeastern University is to educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and also to create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
Social Life And Activities
  • Number of frats 9
  • Other general policies class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
  • Number of sororities 9
  • On-campus religious organizations (Appears as submitted by school) Agape Christian Fellowship, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Christian Student Union, Evangelical Northeastern University Fellowship forum, Hillel, Hindu Student Council, Islamic Society of NU,
  • Popular Event and Social Activities on Campus Homecoming, SpringFest, Mardi Gras, Midnight Madness, International Carnevale
  • Setting Urban
  • Number of on-campus international organizations (Appears as submitted by school) African Student Organization, Arab Students Association, Armenian Students Association, Asian Student Union, Barkada, Black Student Association, Brazilian Organization, Cape Verdean Student Association, Caribbean Students O
  • Other on-campus organizations 0%
  • Number of students in fraternities 9
  • Alcohol Policies Yes
  • Percent students who are frat members 4%
  • Number of frat chapter houses N/A
  • Percent students who are frat sororities 4%
  • Number of honor societies Academy of Arts and Sciences, Alpha Phi Sigma (Omega Epsilon) Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Pi Mu, Beta Alpha Psi, Chi Epsilon Honor Society; Eta Kappa Nu, Golden Key International Honor Society, Lambda Kappa Sigma, National Society of Collegiate S
Transportation
  • Distance to nearest train Boston (1)
  • Distance to nearest bus Boston (3)
  • Public Transportation to the University Yes
  • Car Permitted On Campus No
  • Distance to nearest airport Boston (6)
Student Housing
  • College campus housing availability Yes
  • High speed or wireless internet in college housing 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are apartments 63%
  • Off and remote campus housing assistance available Yes
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are undefined 0%
  • Type of housing provided for students coed dorms, women's dorms, fraternity housing, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students, special housing for international students, cooperative housing, other housing options
  • Number of housing and appartment units owned by the university 34
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are singles 2%
  • On and Off campus housing offered Yes
  • College housing safety - Sprinkler system 88%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are doubles 21%
  • Number of students using college housing N/A
  • College housing safety - Fire alarms 100%
  • Percentage of housing units owned by the college that are triples 14%
Campus Services
  • Estimated Capacity Of Wireless Network 4,200
  • Number Of Microforms 2,307,956
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Classrooms 260
  • Tutoring and Remedial Help reading, math, writing, study skills, other
  • Student Computer Availability No
  • Number of Audiovisuals-cds,videos,dvds 17,765
  • OS of Wifi Network Other
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In Campus Labs(est) 24
  • Counseling Services minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other
  • Student Email Accounts Yes
  • Number of e-books 0
  • Student Allowed To Post A Web Page Yes
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Other Locations 350
  • Library On Campus Yes
  • Internet Access Yes
  • Library Facilities Marine Science Library; African American Studies Library; Burlington Campus Library; School of Law Library.
  • Online Course Registration Available Yes
  • Wireless Network - Student wi-fi Yes
  • Number Of Books in Library 987,658
  • Location Of Available Computers computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
  • Museums John D. OBryant African-American Institute, Egan Science/Engineering Research Center, Behrakis Heath Sciences Center, Marine Science Center at Nahant, Center for Subsurfacing Sensing and Imaging Systems (CenSSIS), Barnett Institute of Chemical and Biologic
  • Campus Safety 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
  • Location Of Area With Wireless Support in some classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing
  • Number Of Subscriptions 7,397
  • Number Of Wired Computers Available In The Library 10
  • Basic Services Provided nonremedial tutoring, day care, health service, health insurance
  • Computer Courses No
Student Employment and Career
  • Student Employment Federal Work Study Program Available
  • Employed Students after 1 year 93%
  • Career placment and training co-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
  • Does the school discourage student employment No
  • Top Companies Selecting Students For Jobs Childrens Hospital, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Gillette, Fidelity, EMC, Beth Israel Deaconess, Brigham and Womens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens Pharmacy, Deloitte & Touche, General Electric, Liberty Mutual, IBM, Lehman Brothers, Raytheon, MIT Lincoln Labs, Terad
  • Employed Students after 2 years N/A
  • Airforce ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Boston University)
  • Navy ROTC on campus? Offered at cooperating institution (Boston University)
  • Army ROTC on campus? Offered on campus
  • Number of undergraduates (only) with employment N/A
  • Employed Students after 6 Months N/A
  • The average earnings of employed undergrads N/A
Loan, Scholarship, Fellowship, Grant Page Details
  • Specific Locations/Universities Metropolis