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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
18,579
Total Undergrads
Including 2,711 Part-time
2,836
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Gender Breakdown:
52% Women
48% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AAA

Colonial Athletic Association

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

6
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $173,414)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $85,897)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 53 51 Yes -
Baseball 32 - Yes -
Basketball 12 15 Yes Yes
Field Hockey - 25 Yes Yes
Ice Hockey 30 30 Yes -
Rowing 28 45 - -
Soccer 33 26 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving - 34 Yes -
Volleyball - 20 Yes Yes
Cheerleading/Dance Team - - Yes -
Court Sports - - - Yes
Cycling - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes -
Golf - - Yes -
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Sailing - - Yes -
Skating - - Yes -
Skiing - - Yes -
Softball - - Yes -
Squash - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - Yes -
Tennis - - Yes -
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Weight Lifting - - Yes -
Wrestling - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6.3%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.0%
Hispanic 4.2%
Non-resident alien 13.9%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 22.9%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 46.4%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
  • Navy ROTC
  • Air Force ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Model United Nations
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 87
Liquor Law Violation 48
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 26

Notable Alumni

  • Albert Sacco, astronaut
  • Alex Garcia, Food Network chef
  • Barbara Kopple, documentary filmmaker ("Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing")
  • Charles A. Findley, innovator in the onset of personal computers
  • Fernie Flaman, NHL ice hockey defenseman, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame
  • Gregory Jarvis, astronaut
  • Patrice O'Neal, actor, comedian
  • Shawn Fanning, founder of Napster
  • Wendy Williams, host of "The Wendy Williams Show" syndicated TV program
  • Jane Curtin, actress, founding member of "Saturday Night Live"
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Conrad from Washington, DC
  • 4
  • “The dorm life is great! Freshmen dorms are not the best but are being improved every year. Compared to some of the stories I've heard from friends that go to…”

  • Jan-07-2012 » Read More
  • Cassandra
  • 4
  • “most of the freshmen dorms are typically 1 bedroom that 2 people share and then the entire floor shares a communal bathroom. all upperclassmen dorms are apartment styled: bedroom, kitchen,…”

  • Feb-28-2012 » Read More
  • Brooke from Marlton, NJ
  • 3
  • “Housing is only guaranteed for your first two years at Northeastern; for the other three, you may be on your own. Freshman housing is decent, especially if you're in the…”

  • May-24-2012 » Read More
  • Katie from Auburn, ME
  • 4
  • “Northeastern has a wide variety of dorms, so the experiences you'll get can be extremely different. They do offer the chance to live in Living Learning Communities, which group people…”

  • Jun-21-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Kathryn
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    Dining hall food is ok, but there's so many great places to eat around campus that you won't feel the need to eat every meal in the dining hall.

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  • 3
  • Robyn from Newton, MA
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    After the first year most students dont take a meal plan. Because of the access to kitchens, it is less likely for student to want to pay for a meal plan.

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  • 5
  • Ashlee from Readfield, ME
  • Mar-29-2013 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    The meal plans seem pretty good, and the International Village serves the best food ethnic food I've ever eaten on a college campus.

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  • 4
  • Katerina from Puerto Rico
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    The food and dinning at Northeastern University, compared to other schools, is amazing. I would say we have some of the top dinning halls. Definitely very good, fresh food and a variety of choices.

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  • 4
  • The New Hampshire Perspective
  • Mar-09-2013 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    The food on campus looks good and being in Boston means that there are also lots of food options outside of campus.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Kathryn
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life is definitely present, but it is not a priority on campus.

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  • 0
  • Robyn from Newton, MA
  • Mar-31-2013 I am a current student here

    Though greek life is a small part of Northeastern, they make a huge impact on campus. The greek community is tight knit and they do alot in terms of creating activities on campus, raising money and bring entertainment to the school.

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  • 0
  • Katerina from Puerto Rico
  • Mar-27-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life at Northeastern isn't big, but for those who are involved it is very fun. It brings a different aspect to college life, and opens the doors to many new possibilities, resources, and friends.

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  • 0
  • Elise from Wayne, PA
  • Feb-18-2013 I am a current student here

    There is virtually no Greek life here. There are a few sororities and a few fraternities, but it is definitely not extraordinarily popular like it is at other schools, especially in the south. I would say a majority of the population definitely stays independent of Greek life, but those who are involved love it.

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  • 0
  • Elsa from Boston, MA
  • Dec-28-2012 I am a current student here

    the greek life isn't great. there's some frats but mostly people go to other schools for frat life

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  • 0
  • Jennifer from Boston, MA
  • Dec-16-2012 I am a current student here

    We're fairly active in Greek Life, but by no means are we a Greek school. We don't have Greek housing and I'd say only about 30% of our school population is involved in Greek Life. It's a great way to meet new friends and get access to Northeastern's party side, and I know a bunch of great people who are a part of it, but I've had a great college experience without being in it myself.

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