NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
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Northeastern University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Boston, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
360 Huntington Ave
Boston, MA 02115
Main Phone: (617) 373-2000
Web Site: www.northeastern.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 19,445 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 1,535 male students and 1,398 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 52.3% of the student body, while females made up 47.7%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (3)%, and Asian (6)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
62.8% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 510. One quarter of students scored at least 610.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 530 or higher. One fourth of students scored 630 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Certificate, < 1 year
- Certificate, 1-2 years
- Associate's Degree
- Certificate, 2-4 years
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsCommunications TechnologyComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHumanities And Liberal ArtsLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceScience TechnologiesSchool Accreditation
Northeastern University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Northeastern University is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Northeastern University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- America East (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).
- Atlantic 10 Conference (for football).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 36,722 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 28,907 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 36,722 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- Secondary school rank is recommended.
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