Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Online | suffolk.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Suffolk University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,686 prospective students applied, and 6,602 were granted admission. Of those admitted 890 enrolled in the school. 5,478 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,352 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $41,242 plus fees of $406. Suffolk University is ranked 474 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Suffolk University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Suffolk University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#474 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#314 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#25 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#501 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1203 |
| ACT | 21/26 |
| GPA | 3.37 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $406 |
| Room and Board | $17,462 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,450 |
| Total One Year Cost | $62,760 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Social Sciences | 16% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168005 IPEDS survey data for Suffolk University.
Current students may use the Suffolk University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.