Global research university pioneering experiential learning with 38,000+ students across 14 campuses worldwide.
Northeastern offers 371 undergraduate majors (including 304 combined majors) and 39 PhD programs plus 264 other graduate programs across 10 colleges and schools. The university emphasizes experiential learning, integrating classroom study with cooperative education, research, service learning, and global experiences. All students must meet the co-op requirement through employment, research, or study abroad. The Khoury College of Computer Sciences was the first dedicated computer science college in the United States (1982).
The main campus spans 73 acres in Boston along Huntington and Columbus Avenues near Fenway–Kenmore and Roxbury. Northeastern maintains 14 global campuses including Arlington, Charlotte, London, Miami, Oakland, Portland (ME), Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Vancouver. Student life includes 17 NCAA Division I athletic teams (Huskies), 55 intramural sports, 64 club teams, and active Greek life. The university is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education.
Undergraduate admissions deadlines include Early Decision I (November 1), Early Action (November 1), Early Decision II (January 1), and Regular Decision (January 1). The university meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for undergraduates (The Northeastern Promise). As of 2024–25, the average annual net price is $28,521, and over 70% of first-year students receive financial aid. Graduate and doctoral programs are available across the global campus system with specialized admissions processes.
97% of graduates are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation (multiyear average since 2006). 93% of undergraduate students and 95.3% of graduate students are employed full or part-time or pursuing additional education within six months of graduation. The university distributed $437.5M in financial aid to undergraduates and graduates. 91% of undergraduate students report satisfaction with their student experience.