Northeastern University

Overview

Northeastern University, established in 1898, is a private research institution situated in Boston, Massachusetts, offering students an urban campus experience in a major city. The university is recognized for its co-operative education program that integrates classroom study with professional experience on seven continents. With a diverse array of undergraduate majors, Northeastern is particularly renowned for its programs in business, engineering, and health sciences. Northeastern's campus exhibits contemporary architecture with facilities designed for innovative research and student engagement. The university provides on-campus housing options to accommodate a significant portion of its student body. Academically, Northeastern is competitive, with a highly selective application process. While not primarily known for its athletic programs, the university competes in Division I as the Northeastern Huskies in the Colonial Athletic Association.

In the most recent statistical year 91,000 prospective students applied, and 6,191 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,519 enrolled in the school.  28,848 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,165 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $59,100 plus fees of $1,092. Northeastern is ranked 130 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.