About
About Suffolk University
Suffolk University is a private university in Boston, MA, known for its doctoral professional university, high acceptance rate, and business focused. With an acceptance rate of 87%, Suffolk is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,260 students each year. Suffolk is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1080–1300, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Suffolk offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,045 per year; the sticker price of $63,794 may look very different from what your family actually pays.
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Suffolk University acceptance rate and admitted student profile
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Suffolk University actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Avg. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$64k/yr | $24.7k |
| 30k-48k | ~$64k/yr | $25.7k |
| 48k-75k | ~$64k/yr | $25.7k |
| 75k-110k | ~$64k/yr | $29.7k |
| 110k+ | ~$64k/yr | $36.3k |
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Outcomes & Campus
Student outcomes and campus profile
Student Body
Student body composition
Race & Ethnicity