Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill
Boston MA 02108
(617) 573-8000
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Large
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
7,783 (5,808 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
74% / 26%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
51% / 49%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
75% / 25%
- In-State / Out-of-State
58% / 42%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$27,208
- Room & Board$14,544
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,415
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants9,171
- Students Admitted
7,513
(82%)
- Students Enrolled1,572
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-24
See More About Admissions »
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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German Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biophysics
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Biotechnology
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Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Finance, General
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Financial Planning and Services
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Taxation
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Advertising
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Mass Communication/Media Studies
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Organizational Communication, General
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Political Communication
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Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
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Public Relations/Image Management
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Communications Technology/Technician
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Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Education
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Engineering
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
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Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
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History
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American History (United States)
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Asian History
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European History
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History, General
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History, Other
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Public/Applied History and Archival Administration
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Legal professions and studies
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Science, Technology and Society
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Physical Sciences
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Developmental and Child Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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Personality Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Social Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Public Policy Analysis
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Security and protective services
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Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
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Social sciences
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American Government and Politics (United States)
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Criminology
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Economics, General
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International Economics
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Political Science and Government, Other
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Social Sciences, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Acting
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Design and Applied Arts, Other
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Film/Cinema Studies
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Graphic Design
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Interior Design
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Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants9,171
- Students Admitted
7,513
(82%)
- Students Enrolled1,572
(17%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS Class12%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class38%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class73%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
450-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
450-560
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
450-560
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
20-24
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline03/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$27,208
- Room & Board$14,544
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid72%
- Average Financial Aid Package$20,415
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants19%$4,013
- Pell Grants19%$3,037
- Other Federal Grants17%$1,114
- State & Local Grants16%$2,304
- Institutional Grants58%$7,688
- Federal Loans58%$3,786
- Non-Federal Loans8%$14,329
Questions, Answers and Advice
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