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Suffolk University

Suffolk University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, MA. It enrolls about 6,697 students and admits roughly 85% of first-year applicants.

FieldValue
TypePrivate nonprofit 4-year
Controlprivate nonprofit
Level4-year
LocationBoston, MA 02108
CountySuffolk County
Enrollment6,697
Acceptance rate85%
Applicants / admitted10,101 / 8,560
In-state tuition & fees$45,380
Out-of-state tuition & fees$45,380
Graduation rate (150%)60%
Transfer-out rate26%
Full-time retention rate76%
Campus settingCity: Large
Size category5,000 - 9,999
Highest degree offeredDoctor's degree
SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math)560–660
ACT middle 50%24–32
Websitehttps://www.suffolk.edu/
Phone6175738754

Admissions

About 10,101 students applied and 8,560 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,214 enrolled.

Cost

Tuition and required fees are about $45,380 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.

Outcomes

Of the 1,061 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 60% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.

Where it is

Suffolk University is in Boston, MA, Suffolk County. Its coordinates are 42.3579, -71.0609.

Nearby institutions

Sattler College 0 km · BostonEmpire Beauty School-Boston 0 km · BostonUrban College of Boston 1 km · BostonEmerson College 1 km · BostonNorth Bennet Street School 1 km · BostonNew England Law-Boston 1 km · Boston

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Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Suffolk University?

About 85% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 10,101 applicants.

How much does Suffolk University cost?

Tuition and required fees are about $45,380 for in-state students, excluding room and board.

How many students attend Suffolk University?

About 6,697 students are enrolled.