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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

9,699
Applied
8,416
Accepted
4,372
Enrolled
87%
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Female Admissions

6,400
Females Applied
5,673
Females Accepted
89%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

3,299
Males Applied
2,743
Males Accepted
83%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

50
Application Fee
3.42
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 Not reported Not reported Yes
Other early decision plan November 15th December 15th
Transfer Not reported Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 605 550 670
SAT Math 581 530 630
ACT Composite 27 24 30

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

44,812
Private
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Fees

568
Full-time student fees
19,912
Room & board
16,378
Room only
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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

Financial Aid

34,390
Avg. Financial Aid Package
37,134
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,996
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,195
Avg. Loan Aid
16,633
Avg. Grant Aid
28,597
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
74%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
17%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,372
Total Undergrad students
13%
International Students
36%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 16.24%
Black or African American 7.7%
White or Caucasian 49.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.14%
Asian 7.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.05%
Two or more races 3.7%
Other 2.63%

Gender

Male (38.17%)
Female (63.33%)

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 39%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Program Council's Spring Ball, Black Student Union's African Diaspora and Student Government Association's Bi-Annual Spring Concert

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Program Council, Black Student Union, Caribbean Student Network, Asian American Association and Finance and Investing Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
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
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
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

441
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 307
Part-time - 134
Male - 344
Female - 319
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