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Northeastern University Oakland Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 69%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Northeastern University Oakland are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Northeastern University Oakland students
Race Percent of Students
White
48%
Black
7%
Hispanic
24%
Asian
9%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
10%
International
1%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

Northeastern University Oakland is a women's college. There are more male students than female students enrolled at Northeastern University Oakland with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northeastern University Oakland has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Northeastern University Oakland students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
50%
Women
50%
Enrollment by gender for Northeastern University Oakland students
Gender Number of Students
Men
321
Women
319

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 84%

Northeastern University Oakland draws 16 percent of students from California, 68 percent from other states, and 16 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Northeastern University Oakland students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
16%
Out of State
68%
Foreign
16%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$71,756 per year

25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

640
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 17.7%
Part-time undergraduates 4.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=118888.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026