Suffolk Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 82.33%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1210. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $47,550
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Suffolk:
- Total Enrollment: 6,356, including 31 online students
- 4,326 Undergraduate, 2,030 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.4% men, 63.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 61%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 25%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 75%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 121 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 36 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Suffolk Overview
Suffolk University (Suffolk) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Suffolk's tuition & fees is $47,550 for the academic year 2024-2025. 94% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $28,742.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,356 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Suffolk's acceptance rate is 82.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 10.88%. The median SAT score is 1210 and the ACT score is 26.
Suffolk ranked 196th in National Universities and 41st in Massachusetts Colleges rankings. Suffolk University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Suffolk University is $47,550. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,448.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $49,824 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $40,683.
| Undergraduate | $47,550 |
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| Graduate | $38,448 |
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| Undergraduate | $49,824 |
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| Graduate | $40,683 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Suffolk University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Suffolk
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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