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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
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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NEU Library Profile
- 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 Links
- Admissions: www.northeastern.edu
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 13,429 | 16,919 | 30,348 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 2,364 | 82% |
| ACT ® Exam | 744 | 26% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 570 | 660 |
| SAT ® Math | 600 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 25 | 29 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: NEU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 12% | 10% | 84% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,494 | $5,970 | $2,084 | $11,705 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Number in Default | 58 | 48 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,536 | 5,433 | 3,574 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Pharmacy School | $31,756 | $31,756 |
| Law School | $36,572 | $36,572 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,130 | 9% |
| American Indian | 102 | 0.4% |
| Black | 1,419 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,604 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1,091 | 4% |
| White | 13,491 | 55% |
| Unknown | 4,597 | 19% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 11 | 0.05% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,446 | 18% |
| Ages 20-21 | 6,227 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,427 | 26% |
| Ages 25-29 | 3,417 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,465 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 863 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,029 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 384 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 11 | 0.05% |
| Age Uknown | 154 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,622 | 2,699 | 923 |
| Faculty Status | 1,748 | 912 | 836 |
| Tenured Faculty | 486 | 486 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 663 | - | 663 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,725 | 889 | 836 |
| Primarily Instruction | 836 | - | 836 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 140 | 137 | 3 |
| Other Professionals | 1,185 | 1,115 | 70 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 572 | 558 | 14 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 321 | 308 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 60 | 60 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 142 | 142 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $8,952,631 | $4,593,819 | $4,358,812 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 530 | 275 | 255 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 530 | 275 | 255 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 89 | 47 | 42 |
| Field Hocky | 27 | - | 27 |
| Football | 88 | 88 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 62 | 31 | 31 |
| Rowing | 97 | 36 | 61 |
| Soccer | 57 | 26 | 31 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 30 | - | 30 |
| Volleyball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $111,329 | $69,828 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $27,282 | $23,429 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 64 | 36 | 28 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Rowing | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 91%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 66% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 64% |
| Female | 69% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 46% |
| American Indian | 58% |
| Black | 56% |
| Asian | 70% |
| Hispanic | 65% |
| White | 68% |
| Unknown | 73% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 0.7% |
| 5 Years | 61% |
| 6 Years | 66% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 80 | 85 |
| Liquor Related | 34 | 75 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 75 | 81 |
| Liquor Related | 25 | 62 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 11 |
| Robbery | 2 | 6 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 31 | 41 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 10 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 19 | 22 |
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