A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northeastern are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
20%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 10% more male students than female students enrolled at Northeastern University with a gender ratio of 26% men to 23% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northeastern has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,006
|
| Women |
7,262
|
Northeastern serves a high number of out-of-state students with 78% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
21%
|
| Out of State |
66%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167358 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern University.
Last updated February 24, 2025