Northeastern University is a non-endowment based in Boston, Massachusetts. Established in 1898, the university offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools and selects advanced degrees at graduate campuses in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Seattle. The assets of the university are managed by the Board of Trustees.Northeastern University's investment portfolio is valued at over $1.61 billion, with investments in domestic and international equity, fixed income, energy & commodities, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, and cash.