Suffolk University

Boston, MA

Suffolk University

Boston, MA

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Undergrad

Tuition & Fees

$47,478

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
550
75th
630
25th
530
75th
30
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,418
Declined 1,281
Total Received 9,699
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Private

4,381

undergraduate students

2,353

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1906, Suffolk University is a private four-year university that is known for its strong programs in Business, Law, and Public Administration. Its campus is located in the heart of downtown Boston, Massachusetts.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 6,734
Established in 1906
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Networks

Urban campus in Boston (population: 685,094); served by air, bus, and train. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Major city

Suffolk University
73 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
02108

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
33.1%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
61%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
36%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
19%
Bottom 1/4
3%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
550
75th
630
25th
530
75th
30
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $50
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Not Selective

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 8,418
Declined 1,281
Total Received 9,699

Admissions Factors

Required

Recommendations
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

97%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,800

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $45,380
Housing $16,378
Food $3,982
Additional fees $2,098
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $69,038
Average Financial Aid - $25,800
Total with Avg. Aid $43,238

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 617 573-8470
F: 617 720-3579
finaid@suffolk.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, weight lifting

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, weight lifting

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, flag football

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA Division III, Commonwealth Coast Conference, Empire 8, New England Hockey Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Accounting and Finance yes
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Business Statistics yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Clinical and Industrial Drug Development yes
Computer Science yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Police Science yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes yes
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Ethics yes
Finance, General yes yes
Financial Planning and Services yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes
Graphic Design yes yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health Services Administration yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
History, Other yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Interior Design yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
International Policy Analysis yes
International Relations and Affairs yes yes
Law yes
Legal Assistant/Paralegal yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Management Science yes yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marketing, Other yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mathematics, Other yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Sciences, Other yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Tax Law/Taxation yes
Taxation yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Law
  2. Communications/journalism
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

6,734

total students

57%

in-state

43%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

65%

4,381
students

Female
62%
2,726

Male
38%
1,655

35%

2,353
students

Female
64%
1,498

Male
36%
855

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

4,213
students

Female
63%
2,642

Male
37%
1,571

4%

168
students

Female
50%
84

Male
50%
84

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Student Break-down

13%
Nonresident aliens
7%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: June 30

Spring: December 1

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

81

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 130
Countries most often represented China
Indonesia
Russia
Saudi Arabia
Venezuela
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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