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Suffolk University Admission Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

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Chances of getting into Suffolk University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
88%
Admission Difficulty for Suffolk University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Suffolk University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Suffolk University is 88%.  It ranks #58 in Massachusetts for lowest rate of acceptance. Suffolk University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 6,603 out of 7,501 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 38 percent on standardized admission tests. Suffolk University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Suffolk University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 19% of students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Suffolk University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1080-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
19%
SAT Scores for Suffolk University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 550
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1080
SAT Scores for Suffolk University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 650
SAT Math 75th 630
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Suffolk University?

Suffolk University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Suffolk University score in the top 45 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1080-1280.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Suffolk University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >93%
1180 to 1280 Avg + 88%-93%
1080 to 1180 Avg - 79%-88%
980 to 1080 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 980 Low <67%
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Suffolk University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
23-29 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
3%
ACT Scores for Suffolk University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 23
ACT Scores for Suffolk University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 29
Average ACT Score 26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Suffolk University?

Suffolk University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Suffolk University regularly accepts students who score 23 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 32 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 23-29.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Suffolk University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >93%
26 to 29 Avg + 88%-93%
23 to 26 Avg - 79%-88%
20 to 23 Reach 67%-79%
Less than 20 Low <67%
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Suffolk University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.33
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Suffolk University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Suffolk University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Suffolk University was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #40 in Massachusetts for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.33 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Suffolk University accepts 88% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Suffolk University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 15.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 11.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 16.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 14.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 16.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 21.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 7.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

72% of Suffolk University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Suffolk University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 13%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Suffolk University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,671 2,830 7,501
Accepted 4,196 2,407 6,603
Acceptance Rate 90% 85% 88%
Enrolled 602 380 982
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 16% 15%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Suffolk University is $50.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Suffolk University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Suffolk University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Suffolk University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Suffolk University prefer SAT or ACT?

19% of students submit their SAT scores to Suffolk University. 3% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Suffolk University?

88% of those who apply are granted admission to Suffolk University. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Suffolk University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1080 and 1280. 19% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Suffolk University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 23 and 29. 3% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.