by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 15,156 undergraduates in 2020, Northeastern is a very large, private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Northeastern offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northeastern can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northeastern Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northeastern Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northeastern does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northeastern Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northeastern for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Northeastern does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Northeastern offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northeastern has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 15,156 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 15,131 (99.8%). Part-time attendance was 25 (0.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 15,131 | 25 | 15,156 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northeastern receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Northeastern #32 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northeastern by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northeastern Diversity Guide.
Northeastern has a total of 602 student athletes, 273 men and 329 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $22,753,386 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $22,753,386 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northeastern University Athletics