School Information

59.9
Total Enrollment 9,148
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Suffolk University

http://www.suffolk.edu
8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts 02108-2770
(617) 573-8000

Suffolk University’s teaching, scholarship, and research are dedicated to educating students in the arts & sciences, business, and law so that they may become successful and conscientious citizens of the world. Across the undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools, Suffolk integrates theoretical and practical knowledge, instilling in students a passion for critical analysis and a desire for continuous learning. Suffolk fosters a compelling learning environment while rigorously upholding our founding principle of equal access for all. This commitment includes both a national and international engagement, reinforcing the growing importance of a diverse, global citizenry in the 21st century.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 5%
 
School Costs

At Suffolk University, 73.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 57.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,457), and 55% receive loans ($7,072 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $14,544. Off campus it is around $15,130.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Suffolk University is $29,268 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 9,037 people applied to Suffolk University. Of the applicants, 85.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 87.0% female ) and 16.0% accepted (17.0% male and 16.0% female)

Of the 5,678 undergraduate students at Suffolk University, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (94.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 52.0% of the 3,470 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     58.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     46.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     40.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     54.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 617.573.8460
Admissions Office Email admission@suffolk.edu
Admissions Office Address Suffolk University, 8 Ashburton Place Boston, MA 02108
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.su.edu/admission/3C910B10B7964DBAB1C987DCB79D10DF.asp
Admissions Website http://www.su.edu/admission/admissions-and-financial-aid.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.suffolk.edu/admission/608.html
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Suffolk University, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Suffolk University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 560
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
 
Suffolk University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
German Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 25
Biochemistry 7
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Biophysics 0
Biotechnology 0
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 4
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 3 0 414 385
Accounting 3 63 59
Business Administration and Management, General 0 0 97 232
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4
Business/Commerce, General 36
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 19 0
Finance, General 0 84 37
Financial Planning and Services 0 0
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 0 20
International Business/Trade/Commerce 26 9
Management Information Systems, General 12
Marketing, Other 5
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 77
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Organizational Behavior Studies 0
Taxation 19
Communication, journalism, and related programs 180 16
Advertising 36
Broadcast Journalism 2
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22 8
Journalism 29
Mass Communication/Media Studies 23
Organizational Communication, General 1 0
Political Communication 0
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 2 0
Public Relations/Image Management 65 8
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 0
Communications Technology/Technician 0
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician 0
Computer and information sciences and support services 2 6
Computer and Information Sciences, General 6
Computer Science 2
Education 0 0 35
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 3
Education, General 15
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 1
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 16
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0 0
Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 0
Engineering 5
Computer Engineering, General 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 5
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 0
Engineering technologies/technicians 0
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 0
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology 0
English language and literature/letters 48
Creative Writing 6
English Language and Literature, General 0
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other 42
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 7
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 4
Health professions and related clinical sciences 4 0 18
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 9
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 0
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 4 6
Public Health, Other 3
History 28
American History (United States) 15
Asian History 1
European History 6
History, General 0
History, Other 6
Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 0
Legal professions and studies 0 23 530
Law (LLB, JD) 530
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 0 23
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0 0
General Studies 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 1
Mathematics, General 1
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 9
Science, Technology and Society 9
Natural resources and conservation 7
Environmental Science 7
Philosophy and religious studies 9 1
Ethics 1
Philosophy 9
Physical Sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Chemistry, Other 12
Physics, General 1
Psychology 0 59 29 14
Clinical Psychology 14 14
Developmental and Child Psychology 7
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 0
Personality Psychology 3
Psychology, General 48 0
School Psychology 0 15
Social Psychology 1
Public administration and social service professions 0 16 57
Human Services, General 12
Public Administration 0 4 57
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 0
Public Policy Analysis 0
Security and protective services 31
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other 31
Social sciences 0 184 35
American Government and Politics (United States) 1
Criminology 95
Economics, General 11 3
International Economics 4 5
International Relations and Affairs 22 16
Political Science and Government, General 26 11
Political Science and Government, Other 16
Social Sciences, General 0
Sociology 0 9
Visual and performing arts 0 73 40
Acting 5
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5
Art/Art Studies, General 0 0
Dance, General 1
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 1
Film/Cinema Studies 8
Fine/Studio Arts, General 8
Graphic Design 19 4
Interior Design 21 36
Music History, Literature, and Theory 3
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management 0
Visual and Performing Arts, General 0
 
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