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Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts 02108-3901

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Suffolk University is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1197.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,506 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,031.

Established
1906
Motto
Honestas et Diligentia
Mascot
Hiram (Rammy) the Ram
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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85%Acceptance
1197SAT Avg
4,434Students
15:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$67,506Earnings 10yr
$30,031Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Suffolk University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate84.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1197

Reading & WritingMid: 600
560660
MathMid: 580
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2432

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1197

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$45,380
Room & Board$19,562
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$62,822
Average Net Price$30,031
Median Debt at Graduation$26,889
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$25,575
$30–48K$26,678
$48–75K$27,191
$75–110K$29,230
$110K+$35,802

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,031

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (127)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,434
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
30%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 8%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 7%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.9%
Freshman Retention75.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,856
8 Years$61,452
10 Years$67,506

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$55,400
Men
$66,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#177

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Rams

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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