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Private university

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
QS ranking
344
Acceptance rate
18%
Tuition fee
USD52,240/ year

Study background

University introduction

Northeastern University is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Its most popular subjects include Business, Information Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics and Chemical Engineering. This is a medium-sized university, with approximately 27,000 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
87%
13%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Taiwan

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

48%
52%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

14 : 1
14 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 1.5 bn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.1 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www.northeastern.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

4,127

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Business

  2. 2.

    Information Science

  3. 3.

    Mechanical Engineering

  4. 4.

    Economics

  5. 5.

    Chemical Engineering

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Urban

Campus size

73acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

17

Health support

In this university

449 : 1
449 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

435 : 1
435 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

Number of national league teams

18

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

6

Football / Track fields

2

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

8

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

1

Indoor gyms

3

Equestrian

Available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

1

Number of dormitories

30

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
9,250
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
60 - 63%
Temperature
-5°
8°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
62 - 68%
Temperature
5°
25°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
67 - 70%
Temperature
14°
28°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
64 - 67%
Temperature
-2°
17°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Gen. Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

Distance between airport and university

12 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
0.5 - 1 hours
Cost
USD 3 - 12
Taxi
Travel time
0 - 0.5 hours
Cost
USD 24 - 30

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

201 - 250

Score

38.3

Staff in career centre

In this university

573 : 1
573 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

978 : 1
978 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

72

Average numbers of services

7