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Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a medium, private institution located in Boston, ma. Founded in 1906, Suffolk University offers undergraduate degrees in 115 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Private
Division 3
4,326 undergraduates
$45,380 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Suffolk University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 82.3%
SAT score average 1216
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.40
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

August
31
348 days away Application deadline date

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November
15
59 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Suffolk University is known for one of its top majors: Law. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Public Policy and Administration
Computer Science and Information Technology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Law
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Marketing
Finance and Financial Management Services
Psychology, General
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $45,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,562
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,098
Cost of attendance* $68,240
Average financial aid package $37,323
Estimated cost $30,917 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $45,380
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,562
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,098
Cost of attendance* $68,240
Average financial aid package $37,323
Estimated cost $30,917 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Suffolk University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,326, with gender binary students split 36% male and 64% female.

Total enrollment

6,356

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
13%
Asian %
7%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
19%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Suffolk University, students love their Program Council. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

73 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108
6175738000
https://www.suffolk.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Program council

Black student union

Asian american association

Finance and investing club

Student government association

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Suffolk University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Suffolk University?

Suffolk University is located in Boston, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Suffolk University? 

The acceptance rate for Suffolk University is 82%.

What’s the average GPA for Suffolk University?

The average high school GPA for Suffolk University students was 3.40.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Suffolk University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Suffolk University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $272,960.

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