Suffolk University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,570
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	88%
Students retention rate	78%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Boston, Massachusetts, Suffolk is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 88% indicates that Suffolk is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Suffolk University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Suffolk emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Suffolk boasts an impressive student retention rate of 78% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,648

Cost of attendance at Suffolk University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,648

Cost of attendance at Suffolk University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Suffolk University received on average $25,670 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,670

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	275	31%	$4,986	$1,371,103
Other Federal Grant	275	31%	$6,744	$1,854,503
State Grant/Scholarships	190	21%	$2,900	$550,978
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	865	97%	$23,008	$19,901,869
Total Grant & Scholarships	869	97%	$25,670	$22,307,350

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Suffolk University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Suffolk University students is 60.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 64.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 54.8%.

60.3%

asian 63.9% 69 students
African American 61.3% 57 students
white 63.0% 399 students
unknown 62.5% 25 students
hispanic 53.8% 92 students
International Students 56.2% 136 students
Mixed Race 52.8% 19 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Basketball Commonwealth Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country Commonwealth Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Suffolk University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Suffolk University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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