Boston, MA
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,747 |
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| Declined | + 36,316 |
| Total Received | 51,063 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Boston University | Boston, MA |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 3667 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 1880 |
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Northeastern University, founded in 1898, is a private coeducational institution. Its 73-acre campus is located in Boston.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 25,466 |
| Established in | 1898 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APHE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ARC-PA (Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • CoA-NA (Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs) • NAAB (National Architectural Accrediting Board) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
73-acre, urban campus in Boston (population: 673,184). Served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.
Northeastern University
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
| Application fee | $75 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | yes |
| Early action program application deadline | November 1 |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required of some SAT or ACT Required |
28%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 14,747 |
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| Declined | + 36,316 |
| Total Received | 51,063 |
Essay
Recommendations
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Class rank
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Alumni/ae relationship
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Interview
Liz Cheron
Dean for Undergraduate Admissions
P: 617 373-2200
F: 617 373-8780
admissions@neu.edu
| Tuition | $46,720 |
| Room | $6,220 |
| Board | $2,880 |
| Additional fees | $933 |
| Total | $56,753 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $31,140 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $25,613 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
80
Minimum transfers must complete
64
Not Reported
Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada India Saudi Arabia South Korea Venezuela The People's Republic Of China |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Other |
617 373-2200
internationaladmissions@neu.edu
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