By Allen Grove
Northeastern University Description:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a highly-ranked, large, private university located in Back Bay and Fenway neighborhoods of Boston, Massachusetts. The area has a remarkably high density of college students, and the campuses of MIT, Harvard, Boston University, Simmons, and many other schools are nearby (see all Boston area colleges). Undergraduates can choose from 65 major programs among the university's six colleges.
Business, engineering and health fields are some of the most popular among undergraduates. Northeastern's curriculum emphasizes experiential learning, and the school has a strong internship and co-op program that has often received national attention. High achieving students should check out the Northeastern Honors Program for special academic and living opportunities. In athletics, the Northeastern Huskies compete in the NCAA Division I Colonial Athletic Association.
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Admissions Data (2014):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 32%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Northeastern
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 660 / 740
- SAT Math: 680 / 760
- SAT Writing: 640 / 730
- ACT Composite: 31 / 33
- ACT English: 30 / 34
- ACT Math: 29 / 34
Enrollment (2014):
- Total Enrollment: 19,798 (13,510 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 49% Male / 51% Female
- 100% Full-time
Costs (2014 - 15):
- Tuition and Fees: $43,440
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- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $14,050
- Other Expenses: $1,800
- Total Cost: $60,290
Northeastern University Financial Aid (2013 - 14):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 75%
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $27,442
- Loans: $6,341
Academic Programs:
- Most Popular Majors: Accounting, Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice Studies, Finance, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology
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Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 96%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 82%
Intercollegiate Athletics:
- Men's Sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, track & field
- Women's Sports: basketball, cross country, field hockey, ice hockey, rowing, soccer, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
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Northeastern University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.northeastern.edu/planning/mission/index.html
"To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment.
To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs."
Northeastern University profile last updated October 2015
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