A private research university known for its emphasis on research, Northeastern University sits on an urban campus in Boston, Mass. The university offers more than 90 majors and concentrations.

Marymount Manhattan College, Northeastern University pursuing a merger 00:22 NEW YORK -- Leaders from Marymount Manhattan College and Northeastern University in Boston have agreed to pursue a merger.

Boston’s Northeastern University has announced that it is pursuing a merger with Marymount Manhattan College — a small, private liberal arts college in New York City. The decision by both ...

The acceptance rate to get admitted into Northeastern University's Boston campus has dropped to 5.2% for the incoming class of 2028, a Northeastern spokesperson said.