Suffolk University

Overview of Suffolk University

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Fifty-six percent of the student population is female, and males make up 44% of the population. The most popular undergraduate programs include business finance, public relations, political science, psychology, and information science. Popular graduate programs include business, education, computer science and accounting. The school is found in Boston, a city that also has a lot to offer Suffolk’s students. Between cultural attractions, year-round sports on a professional level and historic locations, student at Suffolk will get to know Boston as well as their fellow students. Winters are very cold with low wind chills and quite a bit of snow, while spring is warm and come August, Boston can experience heat waves well into the 90s.

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Suffolk University Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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Suffolk University Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Tuition for both instate and students attending from another state is $40,100 per year. For students who choose to live on campus, the combined total of tuition and room and board tops out at $61,200. Not surprisingly, considering the cost, 95% of Suffolk’s student receive some form of financial aid, such as grants, scholarships and other forms of financial assistance. Sixty-four percent of the school’s students take out student loans to cover the net price (the out-of-pocket amount still owed after financial aid is applied) of $33,100. If taking out student loans is something you want to avoid if at all possible, meet with your advisor and go over other options for grants or scholarships that might be able to assist you. Students are often eligible for much more in grants and scholarships than they realize because they don’t know that the offers are out there.

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Academics

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The retention rate for Suffolk University 77%, well above the national average. Retention rates show how many students return to a school after completing their first year. The other 23% either drop out or transfer to other schools to complete their education. Forty-two percent graduate within four years, 58% graduate after six years, and 60% graduate within eight years. These numbers are a bit below the national average, but not by much. This statistic includes both full- and part-time students. The student to faculty ratio is a solid 15 to 1. This means instructors can get to know their students on a more personal level and will most likely have time for one-on-one help for students who need it.

These ratios are important because they indicate that students are dedicated to getting their degrees, they’ve gone through school with the same people and, once they graduate, they’ll have not only a marketable skillset but also access to a network of former classmates to tap into throughout their careers. If you are looking for a school where you can get to know your instructors, build lifelong relationships with classmates, and stay focused on completing your degree in a timely manner, Suffolk University is definitely worth a look.

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Outcome & Salary

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Although the cost of an education from Suffolk University is high, so are the eventual payoffs after graduation. A new graduate can earn $54,000 in their first job. As they get a few years of work in their career under their belt, that average salary increases to $70,400. By the mid-career point Suffolk graduates can earn $97,400. The earning potential after 10 years of working is $704,180 and the potential after 20 years is around $1,678,200. For perspective, the national average of 10 years working experience is $379,600 and the 20-year average is $759,200. This indicates that, even with a net price of $33,105 per year, which is $132,000 for four years, Suffolk graduates earn that money back in a relatively short period of time. With that kind of a return on investment, attending Suffolk University to earn a degree is something you might want to consider.

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