Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C+

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About Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Boston, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,268 students. The acceptance rate is 82%. 61% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $67,506.

82%

Acceptance

$29,618

Net price

4,268

Enrollment

61%

Grad rate

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Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

A-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

82%

Acceptance rate

1,216

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading550–670

SAT Math540–630

ACT Composite24–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$29,618

Average net price

$47,550

In-state tuition

$47,550

Out-of-state tuition

$21,326

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$65,281

Total cost of attendance

30%

Students receiving Pell grants

55%

Students with federal loans

$26,889

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$24,745

$30–48K

$25,711

$48–75K

$25,702

$75–110K

$29,654

$110K+

$36,264

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business32.5%

Social Sciences12.5%

Communications12.2%

Psychology8.2%

Computer Science6.6%

Visual & Performing Arts5.6%

Criminal Justice5.5%

Legal / Pre-Law5.1%

Biology4.8%

English2.3%

After Graduation

$67,506

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$55,856

Median earnings (6 yrs)

61%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

81%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,805

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,268

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

30%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women

36% men

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Hispanic

16%

Black

10%

Asian

Two or more races