Race & Ethnicity
Northeastern University has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Northeastern University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Northeastern University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
24% of total enrollment
30% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Northeastern University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
86%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
46%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Northeastern University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 66% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
21% of student body
66% of student body
12% of student body
States Represented
45 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
44%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
56%
Female Students
Global Reach
12%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age