Boston, MA

Suffolk University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Suffolk University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boston, MA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Suffolk University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

82% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 10,308 applied, 8,487 accepted, and 923 enrolled in Suffolk.
290 men and 622 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,210 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,210 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1210 is good, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total109012101300
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550620670
Math540590630
ACT Score
Composite242628
Math000
English000
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $47,550 for undergraduate programs and $38,448 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.78% compared to last year at Suffolk University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

4,065 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $26,574.
For freshmen, 1,235 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $29,627.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 6,356 students enrolled Suffolk in 2025.
By gender, 2,312 men and 4,044 women students are enrolled.
There are 4,326 undergraduate and 2,030 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

121 Major Programs

  • 36 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Suffolk is 61% and the transfer-out rate is 25%.
The retention rate is 75% for full-time and 75% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
61%
Transfer-out Rate
25%
Retention Rate
75%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 570 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Suffolk and the average faculty salary is $116,017. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 1,310 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $88,979.
Number of Faculties
570
Average Faculty Salary
$116,017
Number of Staffs
1,310
Average Staff Salary
$88,979

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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