Northeastern University

In addition to a 73-acre campus in Boston, private research institution Northeastern University hosts satellite campuses throughout the U.S., as well as in London, Toronto, and Vancouver. Approximately 18,000 undergraduate and 7,500 graduate students enroll each year. Northeastern organizes academics into more than 60 diverse departments and programs, including American Sign Language, bioinformatics, engineering leadership, game design, and journalism. More than 80 certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs offer online opportunities. A leader in experiential learning, Northwestern operates a cooperative education program. These students can alternate classroom study with relevant, full-time employment at more than 3,000 partner organizations across all seven continents. Undergraduate admission consideration requires a completed application, a $75 fee or need-based waiver, high school transcripts, ACT or SAT scores, a counselor recommendation, and a teacher evaluation. Applicants may need to provide supplemental materials or portfolios, depending on the program.