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Suffolk University
Boston,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate87%
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About Suffolk University
Suffolk University is a private university in the city of Boston, Massachusetts. Suffolk University was founded in 1906. The college currently enrolls around 6,790 students per year, including 4,437 undergrads.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Suffolk University
The acceptance rate at Suffolk University is 87%. In 2022, 9,699 students applied to Suffolk University and 8,416 were admitted.
| Suffolk University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 87% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 9% |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 9% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 21.3% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Suffolk University is located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, near Boston.
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College Info
Suffolk University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Suffolk University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Suffolk University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Suffolk University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1090 - 1273
Math SAT Range
530 - 630
Reading SAT Range
550 - 670
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1273 and Above
Good
1090 to 1273
Avg
1090 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Suffolk University students is 1186. Applicants with SAT scores of 1273 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Suffolk University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1090 to 1273 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1090 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Suffolk University.
Suffolk University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$65,740
In State$65,740
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$44,812
$44,812
Fees
$568
$568
Housing
$20,360
$20,360
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Suffolk University is like? There are approximately 6,790 students enrolled at Suffolk University, including 4,437 undergraduate students and 2,353 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 64% percent are from MA and 36% percent of students are from other states.
96%
Full Time4%
Part Time64%
In State36%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
6,790
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
87%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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