ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

Northeastern University

Northeastern University is a private university in MA, founded in 1898 and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 19,004, and the graduate enrollment is 8,598. Northeastern University is a highly selective school, receiving 64,459 applications and accepting 20.5% of applicants. Northeastern University's athletics teams compete at the club, intramural, and varsity levels. Additionally, Northeastern University employs 1,424 full-time instructional staff (94% of whom hold doctorate degrees) and has a 14:1 student to faculty ratio.

School Highlights

School Stats

Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Avg. GPA
3.9
Est. average tuition
$60,192

Faculty and Students

Full-Time Enrolled Students
19,004
Full-Time Faculty
1,424
Faculty-to-Student Ratio
14 : 1

Standardized Test Score Range

SAT Critical Reading
690
SAT Math
720
ACT Composite
32
KEY CONSIDERATIONS

Acceptance Factors

  • extracurricular activities Important
  • alumni relation Not Considered
  • level of applicant's interest Considered
  • character/personal qualities Important

Average Acceptance Rate

Athletics

Varsity Sports

Men's Sports

Women's Sports