Northeastern University
Boston, MA
A private research university in Boston built around cooperative education — most students complete multiple six-month, full-time paid co-ops as part of their degree, often at companies across the country or abroad, graduating with a real professional track record. The co-op cycle makes the social calendar less continuous than at traditional schools, with hockey (a Beanpot contender) and Boston's citywide social scene filling the gaps.
7%
Acceptance rate
1450–1540
SAT range
33–35
ACT range
3.85
Average GPA
15,500
Undergrads
$62,000/yr
In-state tuition
$62,000/yr
Out-of-state tuition
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