The Northeast Conference is an NCAA Division I athletic conference with members coming from the northeastern United States -- Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Rhode Island. The conference headquarters are located in Somerset, New Jersey. The twelve members are mostly small to mid-sized private universities, and several are affiliated with the Catholic church. The Northeast Conference institutions have wide-ranging missions and personalities. The Northeast Conference sponsors 22 sports.
1. Bryant University
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Founded in 1863, Bryant University today is one of the top-rated master's universities in the North. The 420-acre campus is located northwest of Providence. The majority of undergraduates major in one of the business fields, and the business school has been highly ranked by Business Week. Bryant students come from 31 states and 45 countries, and the college has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio.
- Location: Smithfield, Rhode Island
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 3,595 (3,337 undergraduates)
- Team: Bulldogs
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Bryant University profile.
2. Central Connecticut State University
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Founded in 1849, CCSU, Central Connecticut State University's 165-acre campus is located just 15 minutes from the state capital of Hartford. The university has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Students can choose from over 100 majors in 80 fields with business, education, criminology and psychology being the most popular among undergraduates. The university works to create "global citizens," and the school has partnerships with 70 universities around the globe.
- Location: New Britain, Connecticut
- School type: public university
- Enrollment: 12,521 (10,092 undergraduates)
- Team: Blue Devils
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Central Connecticut State University profile.
3. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Metropolitan Campus
Fairleigh Dickinson University has four campuses -- two in New Jersey, one in England and a new facility in Vancouver, British Columbia -- making it the largest private university in New Jersey. The Metropolitan Campus focuses more on professional fields than the College at Florham. The Metropolitan Campus spans the Hackensack River and is located close to New York City. The majority of students commute, but students come from 63 countries and the university has recently expanded its residential opportunities.
- Location: Teaneck, New Jersey
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 9,107 (6,636 undergraduates)
- Team: Knights
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Fairleigh Dickinson University profile.
4. Long Island University (Brooklyn Campus)
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Founded in 1926, Long Island University's Brooklyn campus sits a block from Fort Greene Park. The school is one of the most diverse in the country, and it takes pride in serving many first-generation college students from around the globe. The university has strong programs in the health sciences, and nursing is the most popular bachelor's degree program. The university has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio.
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 8,633 (5,194 undergraduates)
- Team: Blackbirds
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Long Island University profile.
5. Monmouth University
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Founded in 1933, Monmouth University's 156-acre campus is just a mile from the Atlantic Ocean and about an hour from New York City. The university has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and students can choose from 33 degree programs from eight different schools. Business Administration and Communications Studies are the most popular among undergraduates. High achieving students looking for more interaction with classmates and professors should look into the Monmouth Honors School.
- Location: West Long Branch, New Jersey
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 6,570 (4,702 undergraduates)
- Team: Hawks
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Monmouth University profile.
6. Mount St. Mary's University
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Mount St. Mary's University, often referred to simply as "The Mount," sits near the Pennsylvania border. Baltimore is less than an hour and a half to the southeast. The school builds its identity on four pillars -- faith, discover, leadership, and community. The latter is supported by a 13 to 1 student faculty ratio and an average class size of 20. The curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts, and business is the most popular undergraduate major. The university has a high four-year graduation rate for its student profile.
- Location: Emmitsburg, Maryland
- School type: private Catholic university
- Enrollment: 2,305 (1,783 undergraduates)
- Team: Mountaineers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Mount St. Mary's University profile.
7. Quinnipiac University
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Quinnipiac University sits within a couple hours of both New York City and Boston. The school's name is well known thanks in part to the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute, and the university has many strengths in business, health, and media fields. Undergraduates can choose from 52 degree programs while the graduate schools offer 20 degrees. Quinnipiac has a 16 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 25. The school typically does well in both regional and national rankings.
- Location: Hamden, Connecticut
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 8,352 (6,262 undergraduates)
- Team: Bobcats
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Quinnipiac University profile.
8. Robert Morris University
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Robert Morris University's 230-acre campus sits just 15 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Undergraduates can choose from 60 degree programs spread across five schools: the School of Business, School of Communications and Information Systems, School of Education and Social Sciences, School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. As the schools suggest, Robert Morris specializes in career-oriented preprofessional programs. Business fields are the most popular among undergraduates.
- Location: Moon Township, Pennsylvania
- School type: private university
- Enrollment: 4,985 (3,921 undergraduates)
- Team: Colonials
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Robert Morris University profile.
9. Sacred Heart University
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Founded in 1963, Sacred Heart is a relatively young Catholic university. The 69-acre campus is located 90 minutes from Manhattan. The university has a 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 22. Sacred Heart has 45 degree programs. Among undergraduates, business and psychology are the most popular. The school frequently ranks well among northeastern colleges.
- Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
- School type: private Catholic university
- Enrollment: 6,407 (4,173 undergraduates)
- Team: Pioneers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Sacred Heart University profile.
10. St. Francis College
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St. Francis College is located in Brooklyn Heights, just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan. The college has an 18 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and no classes are taught by graduate assistants. Business Administration is the most popular undergraduate major. The college does well on the financial aid front, and students with a 1200 SAT (math + critical reading) can qualify for significant merit-based scholarships. Students can choose from over 40 clubs and organizations.
- Location: Brooklyn, New York
- School type: private Catholic university
- Enrollment: 2,744 (2,697 undergraduates)
- Team: Terriers
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the St. Francis College profile.
11. Saint Francis University
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Founded in 1847, Saint Francis University's 600-acre mountaintop campus is a little under two hours east of Pittsburgh. The university has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of about 23. The most popular areas of study are in business, education, and health. For its student profile, Saint Francis University has a strong retention and six-year graduation rate.
- Location: Loretto, Pennsylvania
- School type: private Catholic university
- Enrollment: 2,395 (1,746 undergraduates)
- Team: Red Flash
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Saint Francis University profile.
12. Wagner College
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Wagner College's 105-acre campus is just a 25-minute ferry ride from Manhattan. Students come from 40 states and 13 countries. In recent years, the college has done well in regional and national rankings for its value and overall quality. The college has a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and business is the most popular undergraduate major. The curriculum is grounded in the "Wagner Plan," an approach that blends a liberal arts education with experiential learning.
- Location: Staten Island, New York
- School type: private liberal arts college
- Enrollment: 2,237 (1,860 undergraduates)
- Team: Seahawks
- For acceptance rate, test scores, costs and other information, see the Wagner College profile.
