The strength of a Northeastern education is experiential learning—it enables you to explore your path, find your passion, and acquire the skills and knowledge that prepare you for a lifetime of success.

There’s no other university experience quite like it. Our graduates prove this every day.

We're vision driven—and our focus is you.

Our entire learning model is centered around your success. Powered by our signature co-op program and fueled by your inclination for exploration-driven excellence, experiential learning at Northeastern is the advantage that will set you apart in the real world.

Take a look at what sets Northeastern apart in both our student body and our institutional accomplishments from the 2014-2015 academic year:

A Glimpse at the University

A breakdown of our 17,506 undergraduate students:

3,252

Undergraduates had a global learning experience in 2014-2015

96%

Freshman Retention Rate in the 2014-2015 academic year.

182

Patent Applicants filed by faculty and students in 2014-2015

Top tier Research university

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49:51

Male-to-Female Ratio

$127.5M

external research funding to Northeastern Students and Faculty in 2014-2015

18%

International students

3,165

Co-op Partners Globally

70%

of incoming freshmen ranked in the top 10% of their HS class (2015)

131

Countries with experiential learning opportunities

90% of graduates from the 2014-2015 school year were employed full time or enrolled in graduate school within nine months of graduation.

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