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Suffolk University

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Boston, MA

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Suffolk University is a private mid-sized school in Boston, MA, enrolling about 4,268 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 82% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Finance and Financial Management Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $90,090/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate82%
SAT range1090–1300
ACT range24–28
Undergrads4,268
Yield (admits who enroll)15%
Next deadlineNov 15, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$65,281
4-year grad rate60%
Median earnings, 10yr out$67,506

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans55%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out70%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$67,377/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$90,090/yr
Accounting and Related Services$86,396/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$71,855/yr
Marketing$71,855/yr
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations$68,752/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$66,709/yr
Journalism$57,220/yr
Communication and Media Studies$52,398/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies$86,406/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other$38,139/yr
Legal Professions and Studies
Non-Professional Legal Studies$70,274/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$67,779/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$54,117/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$73,484/yr
Economics$70,886/yr
Sociology$61,032/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$60,159/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$43,553/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,496
Typical room charge$15,450
Typical board charge$3,792

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?

Suffolk University in Boston, MA admits approximately 82% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Suffolk University?

Admitted students at Suffolk University typically score between 1090–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Suffolk University?

Admitted students at Suffolk University typically score between 24–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Suffolk University cost?

Suffolk University's total cost of attendance is reported at $65,281 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Suffolk University?

Suffolk University's earliest deadline is Nov 15, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Suffolk University require students to live on campus?

No -- Suffolk University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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