| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4,143 | 59.90% |
| White | 1,690 | 24.43% |
| Asian | 402 | 5.81% |
| Hispanic | 252 | 3.64% |
| Black or African American | 161 | 2.33% |
| Unknown | 154 | 2.23% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 114 | 1.65% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.01% |
The majority of Northeastern graduate students are International.