NUO

Northeastern University Oakland

Oakland, California Private nonprofit 4-year Large city

Overview

Northeastern University Oakland is a private nonprofit four-year institution in Oakland, California. Its campus is in a large city. It enrolled 640 students in fall 2024, including 464 undergraduates and 176 graduate students.

Northeastern University Oakland offers certificates, bachelor's degrees, and master's degrees across 26 programs. Its largest programs by number of graduates are Computer Software Engineering, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects. It awarded 54 degrees and certificates in 2024-25.

0% of full-time first-year students return for a second year. The student-to-faculty ratio is 7 to 1.

Mission

To educate students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment. To create and translate knowledge to meet global and societal needs around the world.

Mission statement as reported by Northeastern University Oakland

Key figures

640

Students enrolled

First-year retention

Degrees and certificates awarded, 2024-25

Programs and majors

7:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

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CampusHybrid

Program levels

CertificateBachelorMaster

Programs and majors offered 26

Graduate counts are degrees and certificates awarded in each program between July 2024 and June 2025. Largest fields are listed first.

Engineering 1

Computer Software Engineering Master 20 graduates

Computer and Information Sciences 1

Computer and Information Sciences, General BachelorMaster 13 graduates

Communications Technologies 1

Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects Master 7 graduates

Visual and Performing Arts 5

Fine/Studio Arts Bachelor 3 graduates
Digital Arts Bachelor 2 graduates
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts Bachelor
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Master
Graphic Design Bachelor

Legal Professions and Studies 1

Legal Studies Bachelor 2 graduates

Public Administration and Social Services 2

Human Services Bachelor 2 graduates
Public Administration Master

Social Sciences 3

Political Science and Government Bachelor 2 graduates
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics Bachelor
Sociology Bachelor

Health Professions 2

Public Health Bachelor 1 graduate
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other Bachelor

History 1

History, General Bachelor 1 graduate

Natural Resources and Conservation 2

Environmental Science Bachelor 1 graduate
Environmental Studies Bachelor

Biological and Biomedical Sciences 1

Biology Bachelor

Business, Management and Marketing 1

Business/Commerce CertificateBachelor

Communication and Journalism 1

Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor

Education 3

Early Childhood Education and Teaching Certificate
Educational Leadership and Administration Certificate
Secondary Education and Teaching Certificate

English Language and Literature 1

English Language and Literature, General Bachelor

Outcomes

Retention is for students who started in fall 2023 and returned in fall 2024.

First-year retention, full-time students: 0%
Student-to-faculty ratio: 7:1

Degrees and certificates awarded

Awards conferred between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

Bachelor's degrees: 14
Master's degrees: 40

Enrollment

Students, fall 2024: 640
Undergraduates, fall 2024: 464
Graduate students, fall 2024: 176
Full-time, fall 2024: 100%
Students over the full 2024-25 year: 675
Undergraduates, 2024-25: 470
Graduate students, 2024-25: 205
Full-time, 2024-25: 99%
Size category: Under 1,000 students

Student body

Share of all students enrolled during 2024-25. Small groups can round to zero and are not listed.

Women: 50%
Men: 50%
White: 17%
Hispanic or Latino: 5%
Black or African American: 5%
Asian: 29%
Two or more races: 4%
International (U.S. nonresident): 35%
Race or ethnicity unknown: 5%

Online and flexible learning

Distance education in 2024-25.

Students studying fully online: 1%
Students taking some online courses: 91%

Campus and services

Setting: Large city
Academic calendar: Semester
Carnegie classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
President: Joseph E. Aoun
Services and opportunities: Study abroad, ROTC, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Academic and career counseling, Student employment services, Job placement for graduates, On-campus day care, Accepts AP credit, Credit for life experience
For veterans and service members: Yellow Ribbon Program, Dedicated veterans contact, Student veteran organization