Overview

Suffolk University is a University 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

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography	×
Radiation Biology/radiobiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Accounting And Finance	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business/commerce, General	×
Business/managerial Economics	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
Financial Planning And Services	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
Management Science	×
Marketing, Other	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising	×
Broadcast Journalism	×
Communication And Media Studies, Other	×
International And Intercultural Communication	×
Journalism	×
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Other	×
Public Relations/image Management	×
Radio And Television	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Information Science/studies	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature/letters, Other	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)	×
History, General	×
History, Other	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal		×
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies		×
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Mathematics, Other	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Science, Technology And Society	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physical Sciences, Other	×
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Social Sciences, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Interior Design	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

10,115

Applied

8,315

Accepted

4,324

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,522

Females Applied

5,477

Females Accepted

84%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,474

Males Applied

2,742

Males Accepted

79%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

50

Application Fee

3.4

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	Portfolio for art & design majors

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	615	550	670
SAT Math	582	540	630
ACT Composite	26	24	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,926

Private

Fees

630

Full-time student fees

22,782

Room & board

19,102

Room only

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

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

4,324

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

28%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	16.02%
Black or African American	9.75%
White or Caucasian	49.76%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	8.12%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	2.9%
Other	1.82%

Gender

Male (35.27%)

Female (63.6%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	34%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Ramily Reunion, Springfest and Fall Involvement Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

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

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

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

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

650

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 382

Part-time - 268

Male - 342

Female - 308