A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Suffolk University are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
23%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 68% more female students than male students enrolled at Suffolk University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Suffolk University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,510
|
| Women |
4,224
|
Suffolk University serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168005 IPEDS survey data for Suffolk University.