Suffolk University

4-years Private College In Boston, MA

Suffolk University (referred to as Suffolk) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Boston, MA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Suffolk University is $45,380. The school has a total enrollment of 6,734 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Suffolk University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Year Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$45,380 (2023)
Acceptance Rate86.79%
Student Population6,734
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 27 (ACT)
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Suffolk University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1952 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Suffolk University is $45,380 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Suffolk University is $36,336 for academic year 2021-2022. Suffolk University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,800 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Suffolk University is 86.79% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.97%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 27. Suffolk University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 6,734 students are attending at Suffolk University (4,381 undergraduate students). There are 353 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 266 part-time faculty working for Suffolk University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 948 (full-time) and 337 (part-time). The graduation rate at Suffolk University is 60% and transfer-out rate is 25%. The retention rate is 76% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Suffolk University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Suffolk University offers study abroad, weekend/evening college program. On Suffolk University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Suffolk University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers