Suffolk University
Private college · Boston, MA · 4,268 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
82%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1090–1300
ACT (middle 50%)
24–28
Average net price
$40,008
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$69,359
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
59%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Suffolk University?
Suffolk University accepts about 82 of every 100 applicants (82%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT. A score at or above 1300 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1090, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–28.
The latest federal data says Suffolk University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Suffolk University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Suffolk University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $69,359 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $40,008 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $49,556 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$49,556
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$49,556
- Room & board$22,782
- Total cost of attendance$69,359
- Average net price after grants$40,008
Popular majors
Business, Social Sciences, Communications, Psychology, Computer Science.
Suffolk University FAQ
- What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?
- 82% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1090–1300. Aim for 1300 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Suffolk University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–28.
- Is Suffolk University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Suffolk University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Suffolk University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Suffolk University cost?
- About $69,359 a year before aid; $40,008 on average after grants.
- What is Suffolk University's FAFSA school code?
- 002218. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Suffolk University receives your information.
- What is Suffolk University's graduation rate?
- 59% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Suffolk University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assumption UniversityWorcester, MA | 83% | — | $28,788 | 73% |
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