Lens covers 11 large private universities in the Northeast, all private. They range from Boston College (10,085 undergraduates) to Southern New Hampshire University (163,164). Acceptance rates run from 5% to 100%, and 4 of the 11 admit at least half of applicants.
Large private universities here have 10,000 or more undergraduates (IPEDS). In Lens, the Northeast means Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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The 11 large private universities in the Northeast
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | 10,085 | 16% | $70,702 |
| Boston University | Boston, Massachusetts | 18,248 | 11% | $68,102 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, New York | 15,995 | 9% | $69,314 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 13,233 | 79% | $62,412 |
| Fordham University | Bronx, New York | 10,512 | 59% | $64,915 |
| New York University | New York, New York | 28,663 | 9% | $62,796 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, Massachusetts | 17,326 | 5% | $66,162 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, New York | 13,215 | 67% | $59,274 |
| Southern New Hampshire University | Manchester, New Hampshire | 163,164 | 100% | $17,200 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, New York | 15,477 | 46% | $65,528 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | 10,650 | 5% | $68,686 |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Related lists
- Large Private Universities
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeast
- Large Public Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Northeast
- Engineering and Tech Schools in the Northeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Northeast
- Jesuit Colleges in the Northeast
- Colleges with Big-Time Sports in the Northeast
FAQ
Which large private universities in the Northeast admit at least half of applicants? 4 of the 11: Drexel University, Fordham University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Southern New Hampshire University (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest large private universities in the Northeast? Southern New Hampshire University is the largest, with 163,164 undergraduates, and Boston College is the smallest, with 10,085 (fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.