Northeastern university

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Northeastern University (commonly known as Northeastern) is one of the most frequently searched universities in America, according to a recent internet keyword search of American colleges.

Northeastern is a private research university that was established in 1898. The school currently maintains an enrollment of more than 25,000 students, most of them studying at the undergraduate level. More than half of the students at Northeastern are international students. The acceptance rate at Northeastern is about 29%.

One distinguishing feature of the college is its international cooperative education program, which combines classroom learning with professional experience, both at home and abroad.

Northeastern is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

The college consists of the following nine schools:

Bouvé College of Health Sciences
College if Arts, Media, and Design
College of Computer and Information Science
College of Engineering
College of Professional Studies
College of Science
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
D'Amore-McKim School of Business
School of Law

northeastern university Q&A

Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Northeastern.

1. Where is Northeastern University?

The main campus of Northeastern is located in in Boston, Massachusetts, at the following physical address:

Northeastern

360 Huntington Avenue

Boston, Massachusetts

02115

Northeastern also has other satellite campuses in Massachusetts, as well as in Seattle, Washington, Charlotte, North Carolina, and San Jose, California. Here are the physical addresses of all three out-of-state satellite campuses:

Northeastern

401 Terry Avenue (#103)

Seattle, Washington

98109

Northeastern

101 N. Tryon Street

Charlotte, North Carolina

28246

Northeastern

6024 Silver Creek Valley Road

San Jose, California

95138

2. What types of degrees are available at Northeastern University?

Northeastern offers Bachelors degrees, Masters degrees, and Doctoral degrees from a variety of academic subjects. The university also has a law school.

3. What undergraduate majors are offered at Northeastern University?

Northeastern offers more than 65 undergraduate majors. Here is a list of some of the undergraduate (Bachelor degree) majors available at Northeastern:

African American Studies
American Sign Language (ASL)
Anthropology
Architecture
Asian Studies
Biochemistry
Bioengineering
Biology
Business
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Communication Studies
Computer and Information Science
Computer Engineering
Criminal Justice
Cultural Studies
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Engineering
Game Design
Health Professions
Health Sciences
History
Human Services
Industrial Engineering
International Affairs
Jewish Studies
Linguistics
Literature
Journalism
Marine and Environmental Sciences
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Media Studies
Music
Management
Marketing
Nursing
Pharmacy
Philosophy
Physical Therapy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Religion
Social Sciences
Sociology
Theater
Urban Affairs
World Languages

4. What postgraduate programs are available at Northeastern University?

Click here for a list of the Doctoral (PhD) programs at Northeastern.

5. What courses are taught at the Northeastern University School of Law?

Northeastern features many courses at its law college. Here is a list of the required courses for first-year law students at Northeastern:

Civil Procedure
Constitutional Law
Contracts
Criminal Justice
Legal Skills in Social Context
Property Law
Torts

For upper level law students, the course offerings also include:

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Appellate Practice
Community Business
Corporate Finance
Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Domestic Violence Clinic
Environmental Law
Evidence
Family Law and Estate Planning
Health law
Intellectual Property Law
International Law
Jurisprudence
Labor and Employment Law
Law Practice Management
Legal Accounting
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation and Judicial Process
Negotiation
Poverty Law
Public Health Law
Public Interest and Advocacy
Public Regulation
Taxation Law

... among others.

Shown above: The Northeastern School of Law

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6. How much does it cost to attend Northeastern University?

According to the Northeastern website, the current estimated cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate students to attend the college full time for one full school year is:

$49,497 in tuition and fees
$16,240 for room and board

Total Estimated Cost: $65,737

By credit hour, the tuition is as follows:

$519 per credit hour for most Bachelor degree courses
$751 per credit hour for Bachelor degree science and writing labs
$671 per credit hour for most Graduate courses, on-campus or online

Additional fees may also apply, such as application fees, textbook fees, technology fees, and insurance fees, among others.

Students applying to Northeastern may be eligible for financial aid if they fill out the Federal FAFSA form. More than 75% percent of students at Northeastern receive some form of financial aid. Financial aid for graduate students is also available.

Above: Inside the 7-story science and research building at Northeastern.

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7. What is the Northeastern University campus like?

The main campus of Northeastern spans 73 tree-filled, grassy acres in the urban city of Boston, roughly 2 miles southwest of downtown. The campus and its buildings sport a rounded architectural and landscape design.

On-campus housing is readily available, with no less than 13 residence halls and student villages. Freshmen and Sophomores are required to live on campus.

The college's main campus features 6 transit stations, and ample pubic transportation runs along Huntington Avenue, which borders the north side of campus. On the south side of campus is the Orange Line. So many transit routes provide students with all the rides they need to get around campus, and around the city of Boston.

Attractions near campus include the Centennial Common, the Skywalk Observatory, the Museum of Fine Arts, and Symphony Hall. Just northwest of the campus is a big, beautiful park with a river running through it.

The athletic teams at Northeastern are called the Huskies. They play for Division I of the the NCAA, as members of the Colonial Athletic Association. The school colors are deep red, warm grey, and black.

The varsity sports for men and women at Northeastern include:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Ice Hockey
Rowing
Soccer
Swimming & Diving
Track & Field
Volleyball

The school also features numerous club and intramural sports, such as

Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Cycling
Judo
Lacrosse
Rugby
Squash
Ultimate Frisbee

and dozens more.

Campus life at Northeastern also includes many non athletic activities, such as musical groups, theater groups, cultural clubs, professional journals, a student newspaper, and many others.

Above: The west campus residence hall at Northeastern.

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8. What are the distance learning options at Northeastern University?

Northeastern offers a broad range of classes that can be taken fully online, including law school courses. These classes are offered through the College of Professional Studies.

Here is a list of the online programs available at Northeastern:

Undergraduate Certificates:

Accounting
Advanced Accounting

Graduate Certificates:

Adult and Organizational Learning
Advanced Study of Orthopedics
Agile Project Management
Athletic Administration
Biopharmaceutical Domestic Regulatory Affairs
Biopharmaceutical International Regulatory Affairs
Construction Management
Digital Media Management
eLearning and Instructional Design
Forensic Accounting
Global Student Mobility
Global Studies and International Relations
Geographic Information Systems
Health Management
Higher Education Administration
Human Resources Management
Interdisciplinary Professional Studies
Leadership
Leading and Managing Technical Projects
Leading Communication Strategy and Talent Development
Learning Analytics
Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs
Nonprofit Management
Organizational Communication
Port Security
Professional Sports Administration
Project Management
Program and Portfolio Management
Public and Media Relations
Remote Sensing
Respiratory Specialty Practice
Social Media and Online Communities

Bachelor Degree Programs:

Finance and Accounting Management
Health Management
Human Services
Information Technology
Leadership
Liberal Studies
Management
Political Science
Professional Communication
Psychology

Masters Degree Programs:

Analytics
Applied Nutrition
Commerce and Economic Development
Corporate and Organizational Communicaition
Criminal Justice
e-Learning and Instructional Design
Geospatial Services
Global Studies and International Relations
Higher Education Administration
Homeland Security
Human Services
Informatics
Leadership
Learning Analytics
Learning and Instruction
Non Profit Management
Project Management
Program and Project Portfolio Management
Regulatory Affairs for Drugs, Biologics, and Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs of Food and Food Industries
Respiratory Care Leadership
Special Education
Sports Leadership
Strategic Intelligence and Analysis
Technical Communication

Doctoral Programs:

Education
Physical Therapy

Here are the online Law Programs currently available at Northeastern:

Health Law (Graduate Certificate)
Human Resources Law (Graduate Certificate)
Legal Studies (Masters Degree)

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Above: A typical "learning environment" at Northeastern (They don't call them classrooms anymore).

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9. What is the contact information for Northeastern University?

You can reach the main campus office of Northeastern by calling 617-373-2000.

To contact the Law College at Northeastern, call 617-373-5149.

To reach the Seattle campus, call 206-467-5480.

For the Charlotte, North Carolina campus, call 980-224-8467.

To speak with someone at the San Jose campus, call 408-229-2292.

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