Suffolk University

Boston, MA • private • III | Conference of New England

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,814 • Total: 7,246

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

73 Tremont St.
Boston, MA
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Website

www.suffolk.edu

Region

Northeast

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,784 (37.1%) • Female: 3,030 (62.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	333	6.9%
Black/African American	373	7.7%
Hispanic/Latino	834	17.3%
White	2,317	48.1%
Two or More Races	189	3.9%
International	611	12.7%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

8,560 admitted from 10,101 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-660
Math: 530-620
Total: 1090-1280

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

24-32

Application Types Offered

EA RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$50

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/15/2025
RD:	02/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

59.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

44.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

76.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$69,480

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $46,954

Room & Board

$21,326

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$24,745
$30,001-48,000	$25,711
$48,001-75,000	$25,702
$75,001-110,000	$29,654
$110,001+	$36,264

Students Receiving Pell Grants

93%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$33,089

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

III

Conference

Conference of New England

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$1,000-$25,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$25,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000-$5,000 total

2 automatic scholarships (10 total)

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Common questions about Suffolk University

What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?

Suffolk University accepts 85% of applicants, from 10,101 applications.

How much does Suffolk University cost?

Tuition and fees are $46,954. Families earning under $30,000 pay $24,745 on average after aid.

Does Suffolk University require SAT or ACT scores?

Suffolk University requires test scores from some applicants.

What ACT score do you need for Suffolk University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 24 and 32 on the ACT.

What is Suffolk University's graduation rate?

60% of students graduate within six years.