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Northeastern University - Diversity - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

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B+
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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 8%
Hispanic 5%
International 8%
Native American 0%
White 55%
Unknown 18%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 72%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 29%
20-21: 32%
22-24: 23%
25+: 13%
Female Faculty 39%
Male Faculty 61%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 2%
Native American: 0%
White: 82%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Northeastern places a strong emphasis on diversity, which certainly complements the fact that it is an urban campus in a large city. This diversity can be seen in the various races and nationalities of the student population, the wide array of student groups, and the several study abroad and overseas internship opportunities. There is truly something for everyone at Northeastern, and the University embraces and encourages diverse interests, choices, and ideals. The political activity on campus is prevalent and representative of the major political beliefs across the nation. The political organizations include the College Democrats, College Republicans, United Nations Association, and Young Americans for Liberty at Northeastern University. While the political influence on campus is respectful and certainly not overwhelming, it is a vibrant part of student life. 

Northeastern has various gay and lesbian organizations that are active on campus. Every year, Northeastern hosts its annual Pride Week, which is a week-long series of events that celebrate gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered students. The goal of Pride Week is to raise awareness within the Northeastern community, as well as the general population, in an effort to gain acceptance and understanding for all. Religious organizations also play a large role on campus. The Spiritual Life Center is home to several diverse religious and spiritual groups including the Catholic Student Association, Chinese Christian Fellowship, Hillel, NU Hindu Student Association, Islamic Society, and many more. Religious groups are prevalent and reach out to students who are interested in participating.

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Diversity at Northeastern University

smartchicky

Psychology '15

3.8
B+

Pretty Good

My hometown is very white, so this was a much-needed change. There are people from all different racial backgrounds here. There are a ton of international students, but some of them tend to only befriend other students from the same country. I do not tell people on this campus that I'm a registered republican until I know them well enough though--I've actually been judged by someone who didn't know me at all for my political affiliation, which I had never experienced before, although I'm fine with keeping my political views to myself.

May 06, 2012

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lovealwayskels

Mathematics '15

3.5
B

Lots of International Students, Particularly Asians

White is definitely not the large majority here. There are a lot of Asian students, both those born in America and those from overseas. They can get annoying because so many of them don't speak great English and ask a ton of questions in class because they can't understand the professor. It can get obnoxious, especially since we're in America, they really should make an effort to know our language before they arrive.

Mar 31, 2012

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husky86

Neuroscience '16

3.5
B

Pretty Diverse, but Still Mainly White.

Northeastern has a lot of international students and definitely has a lot of students of different races, however the majority of the students seem to be white still.

Feb 22, 2012

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User rating for Northeastern University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 48 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

Northeastern has NU Pride, which is the group for bisexual, lesbian, and gay students. Being gay is no big deal at all at NU or in Boston.

Political Activity

Northeastern students tend to lean toward the liberal end of the spectrum, though you can certainly find Republicans among the student body, as well. The NU Democrats and NU Republicans are two student groups that are very active around campus and are particularly visible around elections.

Economic Status

Northeastern is an expensive school, but the vast majority of the student body receives financial aid. Some students are really poor, and others are astonishingly rich. Chances are, you'll find someone from every economic group.

Most Common Religions

Northeastern has its own Spiritual Life Center (SLC), where many religious groups hold meetings. Yoga sessions—which are sometimes offered for free—are frequently taught at the SLC, as well. Nearly every religious group is represented on Northeastern’s campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Barkada, Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA), Haitian Student Unity, NU Hillel, Hindu Vedic Vision Society (HVVS), and Latin American Student Organization (LASO) are just a few of the popular minority clubs on campus.

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Hometown
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Major
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Grad Year
2012

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