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Home > Massachusetts Colleges > Boston Colleges > Northeastern University

Northeastern University (NEU)

  • 360 Huntington Ave
  • Boston, MA 02115
  • OPEID College Code: 00219900
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  • General Phone: (617) 373-2000
  • President: Joseph E. Aoun
  • Website: www.northeastern.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 24,434
  • College Alias: NEU
  • College Mascot: Huskies
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
  • Army Navy Air Force
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
  • Professional Degree Application Fee: $65.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
  • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants13,42916,91930,348
Number Granted Admission (%)5,401 (40%)6,569 (39%)11,970 (39%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,395 (26%)1,475 (22%)2,870 (24%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,36482%
ACT ® Exam74426%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading570660
SAT ® Math600680
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2529
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving63%12%10%84%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,494$5,970$2,084$11,705
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)1.0%0.8%1.2%
Number in Default584846
Number in Repayment5,5365,4333,574
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$31,899$30,309$28,792
Out of State Tuition and Fees$31,899$30,309$28,792
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,420$10,970$10,180
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,420$10,970$10,180
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,950$1,800$4,950
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$46,019$43,979$41,672
Out of State$46,019$43,979$41,672
Off Campus
In-State$46,019$43,979$41,672
Out of State$46,019$43,979$41,672
Off Campus with Family
In-State$37,749$36,159$34,642
Out of State$37,749$36,159$34,642
 
Graduate Student Expenses
 In-StateOut of State
Total Tuition and Fees
Pharmacy School$31,756$31,756
Law School$36,572$36,572
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture--4223-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--20--
Bioinformatics---4-
Biology, Biological Sciences--7862
Biomedical Sciences----1
Biophysics--2--
Biotechnology-1113-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography---5-
Toxicology--7--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting1498106-
Business Administration and Management--121--
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other-----
Business, Commerce-20-197-
E-Commerce--1--
Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Studies--46--
Finance-32126-
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other-----
Hotel Administration and Management-----
Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration--10--
International Business, Trade and Commerce--93--
Logistics and Materials Management-38--
Management Information Systems-1972--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other---12-
Marketing and Marketing Management-1159--
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management1----
Operations Management and Supervision--16--
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management-----
Real Estate-----
Taxation---27-
Transportation and Transportation Management-----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies--1371-
Journalism--658-
Organizational Communication---3-
Media Studies-----
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences--79375
Computer and Information Systems Security-----
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications---20-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology-----
Information Science Studies--2013-
Information Technology--5--
Web and Digital Design-----
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education-----
Chemistry Teacher Education-----
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---24-
Curriculum and Instruction---1-
Early Childhood Education-----
Education---15-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods-----
Elementary Education---4-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-----
Higher Education Administration1----
History Teacher Education-----
Mathematics Teacher Education-----
Physics Teacher Education-----
Reading Teacher Education-----
Secondary Education---10-
Social Science Teacher Education-----
Special Education and Teaching---26-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other-----
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering--2962
Civil Engineering--60115
Computer Engineering--25396
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering--953811
Engineering-----
Engineering, Other-----
Geotechnical Engineering---3-
Industrial Engineering--12432
Manufacturing Engineering-----
Mechanical Engineering--84259
Operations Research-----
Structural Engineering---1-
Transportation and Highway Engineering---2-
 
Engineering Technology
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology-----
Computer Engineering Technologies, Other-----
Computer Engineering Technology-240--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-330--
Engineering and Industrial Management---23-
Environmental Control Technologies, Other-----
Manufacturing Technology-----
Mechanical Engineering and Technology--39--
Surveying Technology-----
Telecommunications Technology-----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--696-
English Literature-----
Technical and Business Writing--47-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies--1--
Womens Studies-----
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
American Sign Language--11--
American Sign Language, Other3----
Foreign Languages and Literatures-----
French Language and Literature--2--
German Language and Literature-----
Italian Language and Literature-----
Linguistics--3--
Russian Language and Literature-----
Spanish Language and Literature--42-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other--12--
Athletic Training--27--
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology--17--
Audiology, Hearing Sciences---13
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development---22-
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology--11--
Clinical, Hospital and Managed Care Pharmacy-----
Critical Care Nursing---8-
Cytotechnology-----
Dental Hygiene-----
Emergency Medical Technology173---
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other--16--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-----
Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences--7--
Hematology Technology-----
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry-----
Nurse Anesthetist---18-
Nursing--113--
Nursing Administration---6-
Nursing, Other---21-
Perfusion Technology-----
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design---324
Pharmacy--1-97
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Other-----
Physical Therapy--70-80
Physician Assistant---31-
Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse2--3-
Public Health, Community Nurse-----
Radiologic Technology-----
Respiratory Care Therapy---6-
Speech and Language Pathology---36-
Therapeutic Recreation-----
Medical Records Administration1-5--
 
History
History--37121
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-----
Neuroscience--17--
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law----205
Legal Professions and Studies, Other---34
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities, Other--6944-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-35--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics--1043
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--2--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--9--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--11144
Geology, Earth Science--3--
Physics--5712
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology1--323
Industrial and Organizational Psychology-----
Psychology--132152
School Psychology28--842
Social Psychology-----
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--16--
Public Administration---11-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other--2--
Public Policy Analysis----2
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science---12-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management---2-
 
Science Technology
Chemical Technology-----
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections-----
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other-----
Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration---21-
Criminal Justice, Police Science-16--
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies--216--
Forensic Science and Technology-----
Security and Loss Prevention Services-----
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology---1-
Economics--5410-
Geography, Other-----
International Relations and Affairs--37--
Political Science and Government--10712-
Sociology--82134
Urban Studies and Affairs-----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation--27--
Art and Art Studies--10--
Cinematography and Film, Video Production--7--
Design and Visual Communications--37--
Drama and Theatre Arts--18--
Film Studies-----
Graphic Design--6--
Music--79--
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 24,434
  • Undergraduate: 17,964 Graduate: 5,844 Professional: 626
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 11,779 Female: 12,655
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 8,714 Female: 9,250
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 2,805 Female: 3,039
  • Professional Gender
  • Male: 260 Female: 366
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 19,129 Part-Time: 5,305
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 15,339 Part-Time: 2,625
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 3,164 Part-Time: 2,680
  • Professional Attendance
  • Full-Time: 626 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien2,1309%
American Indian1020.4%
Black1,4196%
Asian1,6047%
Hispanic1,0914%
White13,49155%
Unknown4,59719%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18110.05%
Ages 18-194,44618%
Ages 20-216,22725%
Ages 22-246,42726%
Ages 25-293,41714%
Ages 30-341,4656%
Ages 35-398634%
Ages 40-491,0294%
Ages 50-653842%
Age Over 65110.05%
Age Uknown1540.6%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,6222,699923
Faculty Status1,748912836
Tenured Faculty486486-
Graduate Assistants663-663
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,725889836
Primarily Instruction836-836
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1401373
Other Professionals1,1851,11570
Technical and/or Paraprofessional57255814
Clerical And Secretarial32130813
Skilled Crafts6060-
Service and/or Maintenance142142-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,075 (717)$102,577 (473)$83,470 (244)
Professor$130,722 (236)$132,358 (187)$124,481 (49)
Associate Professor$92,352 (200)$92,985 (142)$90,804 (58)
Assistant Professor$80,779 (139)$82,223 (75)$79,087 (64)
Lecturer$48,828 (51)$54,149 (33)$39,074 (18)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,610 (171)$98,970 (88)$71,445 (83)
Professor$146,916 (28)$151,192 (23)$127,245 (5)
Associate Professor$110,270 (23)$115,917 (15)$99,681 (8)
Assistant Professor$66,998 (18)$64,732 (13)$72,890 (5)
Lecturer$64,744 (2)- (-)$64,744 (2)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$91,062 (888)$99,188 (561)$77,121 (327)
Professor$129,607 (264)$131,410 (210)$122,595 (54)
Associate Professor$92,133 (223)$93,162 (157)$89,684 (66)
Assistant Professor$77,803 (157)$77,901 (88)$77,678 (69)
Lecturer$48,985 (53)$54,149 (33)$40,464 (20)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$8,952,631$4,593,819$4,358,812
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes530275255
Unduplicated Athletes530275255
Baseball3434-
Basketball261313
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)894742
Field Hocky27-27
Football8888-
Ice Hockey623131
Rowing973661
Soccer572631
Swimming and Diving (Combined)30-30
Volleyball20-20
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$111,329$69,828
Assistant Coaches-$27,282$23,429
 
Coaches
All Coaches643628
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Field Hocky3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Ice Hockey954
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches743
Rowing743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Swimming and Diving (Combined)3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students66%
 
By Gender
Male64%
Female69%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien46%
American Indian58%
Black56%
Asian70%
Hispanic65%
White68%
Unknown73%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less0.7%
5 Years61%
6 Years66%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related8085
Liquor Related3475
Residence Hall
Drug Related7581
Liquor Related2562
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape611
Robbery26
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary3141
Vehicle Theft12
Arson-3
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape610
Robbery-1
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary1922
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