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
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 27,537
  • College Alias: NEU
  • College Mascot: Huskies
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Northeastern University (NEU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts known for offering interdisciplinary, experiential learning. Northeastern University offers a mix of experience-based learning programs that include a cooperative education program, student research, global learning and service learning. NEU has degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  It offers 94 undergraduate programs and 169 graduate programs.  NEU is expanding its research programs to encompass the areas of health, security and sustainability.

 

What is unique about Northeastern is its 100-year-old "Co-op" program. Short for "cooperative education", the Co-op approach to education at Northeastern provides students with experiences in the U.S. and abroad that foster the development of a global perspective, along with knowledge and awareness. Through the Co-op program, students engage in 18 months of professional experience at a co-op partner site in the U.S. or in one of 50 countries around the world.

 

The faculty members of Northeastern University bring real-world experience to the classroom, and take an interdisciplinary approach to their teaching and their research. Students at Northeastern have ample opportunity to participate in research with the faculty in all degree programs, with access to advanced research facilities on and off campus.  Online learning is also offered, with the same level of scholarship as the campus-based programs. 

 

The mission of Northeastern University:

To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment, and to create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs.

 

History 

Northeastern University was founded in 1898. 

 

Academics 

The academic calendar for Northeastern University follows the semester format, with fall and spring semesters and a summer "term."

 

Colleges and Schools

  • College of Arts, Media and Design
  • College of Business Administration
  • College of Computer and Information Science
  • College of Engineering
  • Bouve College of Health Sciences
  • College of Professional Studies
  • College of Science
  • College of Social Sciences and Humanities
  • School of Law

 

Student Life

Students at Northeastern can become actively engaged on campus through the more than 260 student clubs and organizations that are offered. There are media groups, honor societies, intramural sports clubs, academic organizations, performing arts and professional organizations, and more.  There are many fraternities and sororities, campus events, activities and student services.  There are many opportunities for community partnerships, volunteer service, and participation in the AmeriCorps program.

 

On and off campus housing is available, along with several options for dining and a campus grocery store.  There is a 24/7 escort service to ensure student safety for those traversing the campus at night.

 

Athletics

The "Huskies" (Husky) athletic teams of Northeastern compete in 18 intercollegiate sports, including:

 

Men's Sports:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Ice Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field

 

Women's Sports:

  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Field Hockey
  • Ice Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball

 

Community Life 

The Northeastern University campus is located in the heart of Boston, and is accessible by public transportation. The Boston Logan airport is minutes away from campus, and many hotels are within walking distance or a short drive away.  Shopping, restaurants, entertainment and recreation are all within easy reach of the centrally located campus.

 
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    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
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants15,52418,48634,010
Number Granted Admission (%)6,462 (42%)7,486 (40%)13,948 (41%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)1,415 (22%)1,418 (19%)2,833 (20%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam2,13275%
ACT ® Exam73026%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading580670
SAT ® Math620700
SAT ® Writing580670
 
ACT ® Composite2731
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving58%10%13%80%
Avg Amount Receiving$5,794$6,365$2,323$14,355
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.4%1.8%1.0%
Number in Default476758
Number in Repayment3,2603,5735,536
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$35,362$33,721$31,899
In-State Tuition and Fees$35,362$33,721$31,899
Out of State Tuition and Fees$35,362$33,721$31,899
Books and Supplies$1,000$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$12,350$11,940$11,420
Other Expenses$1,800$1,800$1,800
Off Campus
Room and Board$12,350$11,940$10,970
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-District$50,512$48,361$46,019
In-State$50,512$48,361$46,019
Out of State$50,512$48,361$46,019
Off Campus
In-District$50,512$48,361$45,569
In-State$50,512$48,361$45,569
Out of State$50,512$48,361$45,569
Off Campus with Family
In-District$41,312$39,571$37,749
In-State$41,312$39,571$37,749
Out of State$41,312$39,571$37,749
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture--4344-
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry--18--
Bioinformatics---7-
Biology--8853
Biomedical Sciences-----
Biophysics--2--
Biotechnology--529-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography---12-
Toxicology--5--
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-510899-
Business Administration--148--
Business Administration, Other-----
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other2-44101-
Commerce-19-247-
E-Commerce-----
Finance-32108-
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other-----
Hotel Administration-----
Human Resources-75--
International Business--96--
Logistics and Materials Management-29--
Management Information Systems-1250--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other---7-
Marketing-4111--
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management---2-
Operations Management and Supervision--6--
Purchasing, Procurement, Acquisitions and Contracts Management-----
Real Estate-----
Taxation---27-
Transportation and Transportation Management-----
Entrepreneurial Studies--4719-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication--1281-
Digital Communication and Media---4-
Journalism--7814-
Organizational Communication---21-
Public Relations1----
Media Studies-----
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer--59905
Computer and Information Sciences, Other-----
Computer and Information Systems Security-----
Computer Programming-----
Computer Systems Networking---49-
Data Processing-----
Information Science Studies--218-
Information Technology--322-
Web and Digital Design-----
 
Education
Biology Teacher Education-----
Chemistry Teacher Education-----
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services---17-
Curriculum and Instruction-----
Early Childhood Education-----
Education---63-
Educational Statistics and Research Methods-----
Elementary Education---8-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-----
Higher Education Administration1----
History Teacher Education-----
Mathematics Teacher Education-----
Physics Teacher Education-----
Reading Teacher Education-----
Secondary Education---25-
Social Science Teacher Education-----
Special Education Teaching---31-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other-----
 
Engineering
Chemical Engineering--43102
Civil Engineering--74105
Computer Engineering--27465
Electrical Engineering8-625919
Engineering---26-
Engineering, Other-----
Geotechnical Engineering---3-
Industrial Engineering--31562
Manufacturing Engineering-----
Mechanical Engineering--114275
Operations Research---11-
Structural Engineering---7-
Transportation and Highway Engineering---2-
 
Engineering Technology
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering Technology-----
Computer Engineering Technologies, Other-----
Computer Engineering Technology-322--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-419--
Engineering and Industrial Management-----
Environmental Control Technologies, Other-----
Manufacturing Technology-----
Mechanical Technology Technician--41--
Surveying Technology-----
Telecommunications Technology-----
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature--8092
English Literature-----
Technical and Business Writing--33-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies--1--
Womens Studies2----
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
American Sign Language--13--
American Sign Language, Other---1-
Foreign Languages and Literatures-----
French Language and Literature--1--
German Language and Literature-----
Italian Language and Literature-----
Linguistics--3--
Russian Language and Literature-----
Spanish Language and Literature--5--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other--92-
Athletic Training--17--
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology--269-
Audiology, Hearing Sciences----6
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development---51-
Clinical Laboratory Science--16--
Clinical, Hospital and Managed Care Pharmacy-----
Critical Care Nursing1--16-
Cytotechnology-----
Dental Hygiene-----
Emergency Medical Technology-----
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other1-7--
Health Care Administration18----
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other-----
Health Services1-34--
Hematology Technology-----
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry-----
Nurse Anesthetist2--23-
Nursing--101--
Nursing Administration---6-
Nursing, Other1--17-
Perfusion Technology-----
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design---423
Pharmacy----113
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences and Administration, Other-----
Physical Therapy--96-119
Physician Assistant---33-
Psychiatric, Mental Health Nurse---4-
Public Health, Community Nurse-----
Radiologic Technology-----
Respiratory Care Therapy---10-
Speech and Language Pathology---28-
Therapeutic Recreation-----
Medical Records Administration1----
Nursing Assistant---2-
 
History
History--36191
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Global Studies---6-
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-----
Neuroscience--43--
Nutrition Sciences---1-
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Law----220
Legal Professions and Studies, Other---510
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts-311--
Liberal Arts, Other-----
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics---1-
Mathematics--2375
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Studies--5--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy--9--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry--192212
Geology and Earth Science--19--
Physics--31110
 
Psychology
Counseling Psychology3--127
Industrial and Organizational Psychology-----
Psychology--14867
School Psychology20--89-
Social Psychology-----
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services--325-
Public Administration---11-
Public Administration and Social Service, Other--5--
Public Policy----3
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science---9-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management---33-
 
Science Technology
Chemical Technology-----
 
Security and Protective Services
Corrections-----
Corrections, Other-----
Criminal Justice--184--
Forensic Science3----
Law Enforcement Administration---17-
Police Science--1--
Security and Loss Prevention Services--1--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-----
Economics--37201
Geography, Other-----
International Relations and Affairs--70--
Political Science--11517-
Sociology--5542
Urban Studies and Affairs-----
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History--251-
Cinematography and Film--7--
Design and Visual Communications--35--
Drama--11--
Film Studies2----
Graphic Design--4--
Music--106--
Art Studies--6--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 27,537
  • Undergraduate: 18,782 Graduate: 8,755
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 13,278 Female: 14,259
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 9,167 Female: 9,615
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 4,111 Female: 4,644
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 20,344 Part-Time: 7,193
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 16,187 Part-Time: 2,595
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 4,157 Part-Time: 4,598
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3,71113%
American Indian890.3%
Black1,4385%
Asian1,8267%
Hispanic1,1824%
White12,98447%
Unknown6,30723%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181500.5%
Ages 18-195,91421%
Ages 20-216,57324%
Ages 22-245,82321%
Ages 25-293,92414%
Ages 30-341,7186%
Ages 35-399854%
Ages 40-491,1784%
Ages 50-655292%
Age Over 65150.05%
Age Unknown7283%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees3,9702,9331,037
Faculty Status2,0131,0071,006
Tenured Faculty515515-
Graduate Assistants848-848
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,9929861,006
Primarily Instruction1,006-1,006
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1481471
Other Professionals1,2581,23325
Technical and/or Paraprofessional5725675
Clerical And Secretarial3093054
Skilled Crafts6363-
Service and/or Maintenance151151-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,435 (802)$110,160 (517)$88,421 (285)
Professor$139,553 (267)$140,913 (212)$134,310 (55)
Associate Professor$98,710 (211)$99,593 (142)$96,895 (69)
Assistant Professor$86,747 (156)$88,388 (86)$84,731 (70)
Lecturer$52,300 (67)$59,945 (37)$42,872 (30)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$85,929 (184)$100,768 (81)$74,259 (103)
Professor$154,543 (24)$158,581 (20)$134,350 (4)
Associate Professor$111,054 (22)$118,773 (13)$99,905 (9)
Assistant Professor$72,441 (14)$66,984 (11)$92,450 (3)
Lecturer$61,500 (1)$61,500 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$96,439 (986)$106,406 (598)$81,077 (388)
Professor$138,472 (291)$139,951 (232)$132,657 (59)
Associate Professor$97,970 (233)$99,390 (155)$95,146 (78)
Assistant Professor$84,484 (170)$84,580 (97)$84,357 (73)
Lecturer$52,271 (68)$59,692 (38)$42,872 (30)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$10,533,588$5,356,035$5,177,553
Ratio (%)100%51%49%
 
Participants
All Athletes522299223
Unduplicated Athletes522299223
Baseball3434-
Basketball291514
All Track Combined1025547
Field Hockey25-25
Football9595-
Ice Hockey522923
Rowing854144
Soccer573027
Swimming and Diving30-30
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$126,628$80,612
Assistant Coaches-$52,063$38,323
 
Coaches
All Coaches643628
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
All Track Combined1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Field Hockey3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Football1111-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1010-
Ice Hockey853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Rowing743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Swimming and Diving3-3
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 Students75%
 
By Gender
Male73%
Female77%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien57%
American Indian65%
Black68%
Asian79%
Hispanic70%
White77%
Unknown76%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related4075
Liquor Related4325
On Campus
Drug Related4480
Liquor Related5034
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape36
Burglary1419
On Campus
Forcible Rape56
Robbery32
Burglary2431
Vehicle Theft11
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