About Northeastern
Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university in the heart of Boston. It is a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Our unique Co-op program (i.e. study and work) is one of the largest and most innovative in the world and is ranked among the best in the Untied States. Northeastern's long-held emphasis on applied research at the graduate level brings distinction in traditional and emerging fields, including biotechnology, nanotechnology, subsurface sensing and imaging, and urban public policy. We offer a large choice of undergraduate and graduate programs that lead to degrees in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools and two part-time divisions. Get more information on our bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs.
Quick Facts
Enrollment
| Undergraduate | 17,793 (48% men, 52% women) |
| Graduate | 4,811 (47% men, 53% women) |
Campus Infrastructure
| Size of Campus | 67 acres |
| Residence Halls | 36 |
| Eating facilities | 25 |
| Student computer workstations | 1,000 |
| Live computer network access points | 20,000 |
Colleges and Schools
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Architecture
- School of Education
- School of Journalism
- School of Social Science, Urban Affairs and Public Policy
- Bouvé College of Health Sciences
- School of Health Professions
- School of Nursing
- School of Pharmacy
- College of Business Administration
- College of Computer and Information Science
- College of Criminal Justice
- College of Engineering
- School of General Studies
- School of Law
- School of Professional and Continuing Studies
- School of Technological Entrepreneurship
Co-op Program (study and work)
| Number of employers hiring students | 2,263 |
| Number of U.S. states in which Northeastern students are employed | 33 |
| Number of foreign countries in which Northeastern students are employed | 28 |
Faculty and Staff
| Student: faculty ratio | 16:1 |
| Full-time faculty | 868 |
| Part-time faculty | 940 |
| Full-time staff | 1,752 |
| Part-time staff | 37 |
| Paid graduate students | 777 |
Libraries
| Volumes | 987,658 |
| Subscriptions | 7,397 |
| Full-time staff | 1,752 |
| Government documents | 160,542 |
| Microform units | 2,307,956 |
| Media materials | 22,966 |
| Electronic journals | 25,001 |
| People using library | 1,887,124 |
| Peer tutoring sessions | 6,273 |
Housing
| On-campus residence buildings | 36 |
| Undergraduate students in campus housing | 7,305 |
| Graduate students in campus housing | 141 |
Undergraduate International Student Diversity
| Africa | 4% |
| Asia | 45% |
| Europe | 30% |
| North America | 13% |
| South America | 7% |
Climate
| Season | Temperature ranges in C and (F) |
| Fall | 10° to 18° (50° to 65°) |
| Winter | -7° to 7° (20° to 45°) |
| Spring | 7° to 16° (45° to 60°) |
| Summer | 21° to 32° (70° to 90°) |