Student Body

Northeastern’s student population is drawn from all 50 states and 139 countries around the world.

Student Body Profile (Fall 2011)

Full-time undergraduate
16,385
Full-time graduate
4,202
Law School
670
Total full-time University enrollment
21,257
Students of color
28.7%
International students
18.5%
Countries represented
139
Female students
51%
 

Enrollment and Selectivity

Northeastern attracts a talented student body to its undergraduate and graduate programs.

Freshman Profile (Fall 2012)

Undergraduate Applications 44,208
Freshmen enrolled (projected) 2,664
Mean SAT 1360 (on 1600 scale)
Freshmen graduating in top 10 percent of their high school class 63%
National Merit Scholars 111