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Northeastern University is a private university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is known as NEU or NU, and was established in 1898. The university is popular for its co-op (Cooperative education) program. NEU is set on approximately 67 acres of land. It offers undergraduate majors in more than 60 departments. NEU offers over 125 educational programs. The university has the following schools and colleges under it:
Northeastern University’s sports teams are known as the name of Huskies. The university mascot is Paws, and its colors are black and red.
The school is known for its programs in engineering and computer science and engineering.
Admission to Northeastern is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Hats off to the 35% of those who apply who get accepted. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 690.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Northeastern is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Students numbered 24,434 in 2007-2008 at the school.
Northeastern offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Northeastern values student athletics, and belongs to the Colonial Athletic Association.
More complete details are provided below.
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5000
General Phone: (617) 373-2000
http://www.northeastern.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,320 | accounting, finance, business, marketing, business management, international business, entrepreneurship, MIS, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 634 | political science, liberal arts and humanities, sociology, English, economics, history, international relations, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 553 | physical therapy, school psychology, psychology, counseling psychology, organizational psychology, social psychology |
| Engineering | 514 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering, engineering management, operations research, structural engineering, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 310 | computer and info science, computer engineering, information science, information technology, computer networking, computer and info science courses, computer programming, data processing tech, ... |
| Media | 244 | communication studies, journalism, organizational communications, mass communication |
| Medicine | 233 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design, neuroscience, drug development, health professions, pharmaceutical chemistry, clinical/hospital pharmacy |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 231 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration, forensic science, criminal justice and police, security and loss prevention, corrections and criminal justice, corrections |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 227 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist, various nursing, EMT paramedic, critical care nursing, nursing administration, mental health nursing, community nurse |
| Law | 213 | law, legal professions |
| Science | 209 | biology, biotechnology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, toxicology, geology, ... |
| Medical Support and Technology | 156 | physician assistant, speech pathology, audiology and speech pathology, health service and sciences, clinical lab tech, health diagnostic professions, respiratory care tech, audiology, ... |
| Education and Teaching | 133 | education, special ed, college student counseling, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, biology teaching, early childhood education, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Architecture and Planning | 91 | architecture |
| Music | 89 | music |
| Engineering Technician | 80 | computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, environmental control tech, surveying tech, manufacturing tech, computer tech courses, aerospace engineering tech, ... |
| Family and Social Work | 55 | human services, public administration, social service professions, public policy analysis |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | exercise science, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, recreational therapy |
| Design | 32 | design and visual communication, graphic design |
| Fine Arts | 32 | art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 29 | mathematics, applied mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 18 | health and medical administrative, medical records admin, pharmacy courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 15 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 8 | cinematography, film studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Hospitality | 0 | hotel management |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 0 | real estate |
Number of programs and degrees for Northeastern in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 3,326 | 98 |
| Master's degree | 1,514 | 99 |
| First-professional degree | 305 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 209 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 60 | 34 |
| Post-master's certificate | 47 | 30 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 19 | 12 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 14 | 10 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Northeastern had a total enrollment of 24,434 students (21,484 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 70% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 55% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 91 % |
Northeastern offers campus housing for 7,425 of its 21,484 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35,848 | 12,592 | 35% | 2,923 | 23% |
| Men | 15,959 | 5,620 | 35% | 1,419 | 25% |
| Women | 19,889 | 6,972 | 35% | 1,504 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 690 |
| SAT Writing | 580 | 670 |
| ACT Composite | 26 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 79% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,721 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,721 |
| Room and board | $ 11,940 |
| Room charge | $ 6,340 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 5,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Northeastern participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 219900)
Northeastern has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 354 | 126 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 90 | 71 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 137 | 162 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 22 | $167,115 | 4 | $131,200 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 14 | $116,025 | 9 | $103,207 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 11 | $67,329 | 3 | $77,933 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 38 | $75,057 | 74 | $65,573 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 85 | $104,631 | 90 | $72,665 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 199 | $140,437 | 53 | $131,201 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 137 | $96,586 | 68 | $96,586 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 87 | $86,440 | 65 | $81,402 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 37 | $59,188 | 19 | $45,776 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 36 | $76,954 | 64 | $63,090 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 496 | $108,185 | 269 | $88,179 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Basketball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Baseball | Colonial Athletic Association |
| Track | Colonial Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 165 | 164 | 329 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Track | 10 | 22 | 32 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 55 | 127 | 182 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
Taxation
Transportation/Transportation Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Graphic Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Statistics and Research Methods
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Structural Engineering
Transportation and Highway Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians, Other
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
American Sign Language, Other
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Italian Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Technical and Business Writing
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Hematology Technology/Technician
Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Physician Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MEDICINE
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development (MS, PhD)
Clinical, Hospital, and Managed Care Pharmacy (MS, PhD)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MS, PhD)
Neuroscience
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Critical Care Nursing
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Film/Cinema Studies
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
Toxicology
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Forensic Science and Technology
Security and Loss Prevention Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northeastern Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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