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Suffolk University
Boston, MAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 82% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Suffolk University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Boston, MA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 82%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
4.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
82% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 670
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math540 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 28
1typical 50% range36
82%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing35% of degrees
Social Sciences11% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $195,072
Earnings 5yr: $104,858
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,542
Earnings 5yr: $131,472
Debt: N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,199
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Taxation.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,731
Earnings 5yr: $118,682
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,236
Earnings 5yr: $104,716
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,109
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,969
Earnings 5yr: $104,847
Debt: N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,661
Earnings 5yr: $100,124
Debt: N/A
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,015
Earnings 5yr: $85,129
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,090
Earnings 5yr: $93,638
Debt: $27,000
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,406
Earnings 5yr: $86,177
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,396
Earnings 5yr: $82,133
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,595
Earnings 5yr: $95,032
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,289
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,484
Earnings 5yr: $77,636
Debt: $27,000
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,855
Earnings 5yr: $80,578
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,855
Earnings 5yr: $76,970
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,886
Earnings 5yr: $63,804
Debt: N/A
Non-Professional Legal Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,274
Earnings 5yr: $56,271
Debt: $27,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,052
Earnings 5yr: $64,170
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$29,618
In-State Tuition$47,550
Out-of-State Tuition$47,550
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
30%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,856
+21% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$67,506
Completion Signals
61%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
75%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$221/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
36%
Men64%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 36% men and 64% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
30%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$83,986
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