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Suffolk University

Boston, MA

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Overview

Suffolk University is a Comprehensive institution located in Boston, MA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA  02108-2770
United States
Contact Lark Krajeski
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: admission@suffolk.edu
Phone: 617-573-8460
Fax: 617-742-4291

Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
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Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography Checkmark
Radiation Biology/radiobiology Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Accounting Checkmark
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Business Administration And Management, General Checkmark
Business/commerce, General Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,100
Applied
8,559
Accepted
4,566
Enrolled
85%
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Female Admissions

6,550
Females Applied
5,643
Females Accepted
86%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,550
Males Applied
2,916
Males Accepted
82%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
3.48
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Required for some programs Interview

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen August 31st Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan November 22nd December 15th No
Transfer August 31st Not reported Yes

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

46,954
Private
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Fees

596
Full-time student fees
21,326
Room & board
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Senior Citizens
Employees
Alumni

Financial Aid

37,323
Avg. Financial Aid Package
40,593
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,197
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,621
Avg. Loan Aid
18,003
Avg. Grant Aid
30,987
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
15%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,566
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
34%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 17.42%
Black or African American 7.78%
White or Caucasian 49.67%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.07%
Asian 7.07%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.02%
Two or more races 3.92%
Other 2.15%

Gender

Male (36.66%)
Female (63.34%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements None
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 33%

Student Activities

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Campus events:
Spring Concert, Ramily Reunion Block Party and BSU's Black and White Affair

Student Services

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Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

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Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
city-wide Pan-Hellenic Greek Letter Organizations
Most popular organizations:
Program Council, Black Student Union, Asian American Association, Finance and Investing Club and Student Government Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
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Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice Hockey No Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No No No
Soccer No Division 3 No
Softball No No No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Volleyball No No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Division 3 No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Golf No Division 3 No
Ice Hockey No Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No Division 3 No
Soccer No Division 3 No
Softball No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Volleyball No Division 3 No

Faculty

649
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 319
Part-time - 330
Male - 348
Female - 297
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