In 2010, 1,647 of the 3,181 full-time freshmen enrolled were found to have financial need (40%).

Of full-time freshmen who enrolled in public community colleges in 1980, only 21 percent had earned associate's degrees by 1986.

Northeastern's results were particularly low among African-Americans, with only 8 percent of entering full-time freshmen earning degrees within six years.

The number of new full-time freshmen plunged 23 percent in the fall, to 1,131.

In 2009, 1,270 of the 1,476 full-time freshmen enrolled were found to have financial need (86%).

This follows a 2 percent increase in full-time freshmen in the 1986-87 academic year, a time when nationwide enrollment of freshmen declined.

In the 12 states, blacks account for 25 percent of the college-age population, but represent only 16 percent of full-time freshmen and 10 percent of bachelor's degree recipients.

The data were statistically adjusted to be representative of the 1.64 million students who entered as first-time, full-time freshmen last fall.

One hundred percent of new full-time freshmen receive some form of institutionally funded financial aid; Over $7.8 million dollars in institutional grants was awarded in 2010-2011.

Following the Transition School, the students become full-time freshmen at the University, and many also enter the University's Honors Program.