Northeastern University
Boston, MA 02115
Northeastern University (NU) is a private university in Boston. It was established in 1808 as the Evening Institute for Younger Men and was housed in the Huntington Avenue YMCA in Boston. In 1916, the institute became Northeastern College. After the college began offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, the name was changed to Northeastern University. It is tied for 40th place in the National Universities category in the 2018 edition of the US News & World Report university rankings. It was also ranked as the top school for internships by the Princeton Review in 2017 and 2018 and the 6th most innovative school.
Nursing students have several paths to earn a BSN. Available programs include a BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN program. The university also offers MSN, RN to MSN, accelerated MSN, and several DNP and PhD programs, which all have current accreditation by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is intensive and typically takes five years to complete. The accelerated BSN program is for students that already possess a baccalaureate degree in a field other than nursing, and takes about 16 months to complete. Both the traditional and accelerated BSN programs include clinical placements at Boston-area hospitals and prepare students to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Overview
Campus LocaleCity: Large |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Open AdmissionNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4 year |
OwnershipPrivate |
Business ModelNot for Profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate97% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
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Accelerated MSN
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Masters degrees (MSN, RN to MSN)
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Doctoral degrees (DNP, BSN to DNP, PhD, BSN to PhD)
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RN to BSN
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Accelerated BSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
---|---|---|
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 216 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 56 |
Nurse Anesthetist | Master's degree | 20 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Post-master's certificate | 4 |
Nurse Anesthetist | Post-master's certificate | 0 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 |
Nurse Anesthetist | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Northeastern University as reported by Massachusetts state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Northeastern University
Simmons College
0.57 miles away |
MCPHS University
0.65 miles away |
Emmanuel College
0.73 miles away |
Boston University
0.87 miles away |
Fisher College
1.29 miles away |
Emerson College
1.3 miles away |
MGH Institute of Health Professions
2.85 miles away |
Boston College
4.22 miles away |
Laboure College
5.63 miles away |
Curry College
6.98 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1940 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/09/2004 - Current |
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels COA 05/01/1962 - Current |
Admission to School
29%
Acceptance RateSAT: Critical Reading650 to 740 |
SAT: Math680 to 770 |
SAT: Writing640 to 730 |
ACT Composite31 to 34 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
Net Price
$29,998
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
Less than 30k$13,047 |
30k to 48k$14,879 |
48k to 75k$17,573 |
75k to 110k$25,770 |
Over 110k$40,453 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $1,460.00 | $1,460.00 |
Graduate classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $1,415.00 | $1,415.00 |
Student Population
13,473
Undergrads
6,908
Graduates
9,921
Women
10,460
Men
96%
Full-time
4%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
40% |
Non-resident alien |
32% |
Asian |
10% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
MARILN Professional Scholarship AwardApplicants must be Massachusetts or Rhode Island residents and have lived in Massachusetts or Rhode Island for at least four years before having entered that practical nursing program. They [...] |
Massachusetts Long Term Care Foundation ScholarshipApplicant must work in a nursing home or assisted living residence in Massachusetts and must have worked there for at least one year. |
Northeastern University - Part-Time GrantTo be eligible for a Massachusetts Part-Time Grant, an applicant must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year prior to the start of the academic year; be a U.S. [...] |
American Legion-Massachusetts ScholarshipApplicant must be the child or grandchild of a Department of Massachusetts Legion member in good standing. One award is for nursing only. |
Northeastern University - One Family Scholarship ProgramThe program assists heads of households in achieving their academic goals. Recipients of this scholarship receive an integrated network of services through the non-profit organization, One [...] |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Massachusetts state board of nursing