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Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts · Private · 4,268 undergrads

Suffolk University admits 82% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Suffolk University?

82% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1090–1300 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

10,308 applied, 8,487 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Suffolk University cost?

$40,008 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $69,359.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$31,517
$30,000–$48,000$40,172
$48,000–$75,000$30,454
$75,000–$110,000$44,993
over $110,000$45,050

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Suffolk University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Suffolk University's fall 2027 rule yet. Suffolk University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Suffolk University's site

What it's like

4,268
undergrads. Mid-size: plenty of people, and professors who can learn your name.
City
Campus setting in Boston, MA.
75%
of first-years come back for year two.
44%
finish in four years. 60% within six.
$75.3k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$27k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Suffolk University is on

Easiest to get into in MassachusettsColleges for a 1200 SATColleges for a 26 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?
82% for fall 2024: 8,487 of 10,308 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1090 to 1300 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Suffolk University cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $30,454 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $69,359.
What is Suffolk University's graduation rate?
60% of students finish within six years and 44% within four (IPEDS).