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Located in historic Boston, Massachusetts, Suffolk University is a private, not-for-profit university with much to offer its students. With a population of over 7,000 Suffolk offers its student certificates, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, mater degrees, and doctorate programs. Students can choose to take classes on campus or online through distance learning.


Overview of Suffolk University


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.

General Information


School Type Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting City: Large
Campus Housing Yes
Student Faculty Ratio 15:1
Graduation Rate 58%
Year Founded 1906

Student Enrollment


Total Students7,169

Undergraduate
4,862
Graduate
2,307

Undergraduate Student

Male 2,139
2,139
Female 2,723
2,723

Graduate Student

Male 1,015
1,015
Female 1,292
1,292

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Suffolk University Acceptance Rate and Admissions


APPLICATIONS8,194

Male 3,341
Female 4,853

ACCEPTANCE6,883

Male 2,673
Female 4,174

Acceptance Rate84%

Male 80%
Female 86%

Enrollment 1,101

Male 464
Female 637
Admissions
Application Fee $50
High School GPA Recommended
High School Rank Recommended
High School Transcripts Required
College Prep Courses Required
Recommendations Required
SAT/ACT Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required
Application Deadline Rolling
Common Application Accepted Yes

Suffolk University Tuition Cost & Financial Aid


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.

Average net price 2018-2019
Net Price $33,105
Average Total Aid $22,233
Students Receiving Financial Aid 95%
Room & Board $17,462

Sticker Price


  • Tuition In-State - $40,104
  • Tuition Out-of-State - $40,104
  • Books and Supplies - $1,200
  • Room & Board - $17,462
  • Other - $2,450

Academics


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.

Student Population Total


Student Population 7,169

Undergraduate
4,862
Graduate
2,307
Evening Classes : Yes
Online Learning : Yes

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)


All Business Majors 518 Total Graduates / 46%
Finance, General 142 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 119 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General 100 Graduates
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 60 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 123 Total Graduates / 11%
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 47 Graduates
Journalism 34 Graduates
Advertising 21 Graduates
Radio and Television 12 Graduates
All Social Science Majors 119 Total Graduates / 11%
Political Science and Government, General 56 Graduates
Sociology, General 47 Graduates
Economics, General 11 Graduates
International Economics 3 Graduates
All Computer Information Science Majors 66 Total Graduates / 6%
Information Science/Studies 45 Graduates
Computer Science 21 Graduates
All Psychology Majors 65 Total Graduates / 6%
Psychology, General 65 Graduates
All Other Diplomas 21%

Outcome & Salary


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.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary $54,100
College Grads Average Salary $70,418
College Grads Mid Career Salary $97,400
Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential $704,180
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential $1,678,180
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year $132,420
10 Year Projected ROI $571,760
20 Year Projected ROI $1,545,760
No College Education Salary Comparison
National Average Salary $38,792
10 Year Projected Income $387,920
20 Year Projected Income $775,840

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