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Suffolk University
Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $40,008
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Median earnings
- $75,345
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Suffolk University is a private nonprofit college in Boston, MA with 4,268 undergraduates. It admits 82% of applicants, and admitted students average 1216 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $40,008 per year ($31,517 for families earning under $30,000). 59% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $75,345 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 82%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 10,101
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 8,560
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–670
200800
SAT Math540–630
200800
ACT Composite24–28
136
What Suffolk University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $69,359
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $49,556
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$31,517
- $30–48k$40,172
- $48–75k$30,454
- $75–110k$44,993
- $110k+$45,050
Get a personal estimate with Suffolk University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 59%
- Freshman retention
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $75,345
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,976
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,268
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 36%
- White49%
- Hispanic16%
- Black10%
- Asian8%
Suffolk University FAQ
What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?+
Suffolk University admits 82% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–670 on SAT Reading and Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1216.
What ACT score do you need for Suffolk University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 24–28.
Is Suffolk University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Suffolk University?+
In Fall 2023, 10,101 students applied to Suffolk University and 8,560 were admitted; 1,214 enrolled.
Does Suffolk University consider legacy status?+
No. Suffolk University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Suffolk University require an essay?+
Suffolk University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Suffolk University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $69,359 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $40,008.
What is Suffolk University's graduation rate?+
59% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 168005 · How we use this data
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