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 21% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Suffolk University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
12%
|
Women |
21%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
826
|
Women |
1,387
|
Suffolk University serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
54%
|
Out of State |
36%
|
Foreign |
10%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
34% 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.
Last updated February 24, 2025