Supported by six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions the University offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of academic disciplines and professional areas. Students of the Northeastern University do not only acquire knowledge, but also learn how to apply it.

Admission
Admission to Northeastern is competitive and selective. In order to apply to Northeastern University, a prospective student should submit the Common Application. The academic records of the applicant are the key point of the admissions application. One more important aspect is the students’ contribution to their school and community. The following personal qualities as creative and innovative thinking, leadership ability and resiliency are also paid attention to. Each student is considered to meet the following admission requirements:
1) high-school grade-point average 3.6-4.1
2) SAT score 1770-2030                   
- critical reading 570-660
- math   610-690
- writing 580-670
3) ACT score 27-30

Financial Aid
Most students count on some form of financial aid to assist in paying the cost of attending Northeastern University. How much aid students receive is determined by their academic promise, their family's financial need, and the availability of University funds. Also the University provides its students with external scholarships and supplemental loans. To be qualified for financial aid, a student must be a U.S. citizen or a Permanent Resident.
In addition Northeastern has created several scholarship programs to reward outstanding academic achievement.
- National Merit Finalists Scholarships
- Trustee Scholarship
- Achievement, Excellence and Dean’s Scholarships
- Torch Scholars
- Boston Public High School Scholarships