Suffolk University
PrivateBoston, MA
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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 15, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027
Confirm on Suffolk University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Suffolk University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Suffolk University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Action Nov 15, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 15, 2027, 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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