Acceptance Rate
82%
Avg. SAT
1300
75th percentile
“Urban Boston hub born from evening law classes, fueling careers in business, government, and law.”
Boston, MA
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
Suffolk University traces its roots to 1906, when educator Gina Corey launched evening law classes in a Beacon Hill townhouse to serve working adults seeking practical skills. Today, it draws ambitious students who prioritize real-world preparation over ivy-covered quads, blending a commuter-friendly schedule with dorm options in the heart of Boston. You'll thrive here if you crave city energy and internship pipelines, but expect tradeoffs like limited green space and a high cost of living that pushes many toward off-campus apartments.
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Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Suffolk shines in hands-on programs at the Sawyer Business School, government studies, and communications, where classes emphasize case studies, simulations, and Boston-based projects over pure theory. You'll find smaller upper-level seminars after navigating larger intro lectures, with faculty often pulling from local industries for guest spots and networking. Research opportunities cluster around applied fields like policy analysis, though pure sciences play second fiddle to professional tracks; competitive majors in business can fill quickly for incoming freshmen.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
4,326 undergrad • 2,030 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
52%
Black / African American
7%
Hispanic / Latino
14%
Asian
7%
Other / Multi-racial
20%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Boston, MA
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life pulses with the rhythm of downtown Boston—think weekday classes blending into State House visits or North End dinners, rather than sprawling lawns and frat rows. Traditions lean practical, like career fairs doubling as social hubs, while over 100 clubs span debate teams to cultural groups, fostering connections amid a commuter-heavy crowd. Housing clusters in modern high-rises nearby, but the urban buzz means noise and walk-up stairs; weekends often spill into city events, trading quiet quads for Fenway cheers.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Conference of New England
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$22,545
$30K – $48K
$23,498
$48K – $75K
$25,995
$75K – $110K
$27,657
$110K+
$33,158
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
75%
4 Years Graduation Rate
53%
6 Years Graduation Rate
65%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$67,506
75% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Suffolk University and return in the fall. 53% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 65% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
53%
4-6 years
12%
Non-grad
35%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$42,790
Acceptance
82%
Undergrads
4,326
4-Year Grad Rate
53%
Endowment
$79M
Boston, MA 02108-3901
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