At a glance
Average net price
$29,618
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
60.9%
Admission rate
82%
Undergrad size
4,268
In-state tuition
$47,550
Out-of-state tuition
$47,550
Cost of attendance
$65,281
Median earnings (10y)
$67,506
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,216
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 75.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (35%), social sciences (26%), humanities & arts (23%).
- STEM12%
- Business35%
- Humanities & arts23%
- Social sciences26%
- Trades & services4%
- Business34.7%~1,479 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Social sciences9.9%~424 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication9.1%~390 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.8%~377 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal7.6%~327 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~301 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science5.5%~233 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~224 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~161 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.1%~89 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.5%~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~59 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.2%~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | First professional | 662 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 361 | $67,644 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 294 | $77,557 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 218 | $46,057 | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 198 | $49,040 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 171 | $42,566 | $27,000 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 162 | $45,532 | $27,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 156 | $35,272 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 134 | $33,061 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 120 | $36,298 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 112 | $71,555 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 108 | $48,716 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 90 | $69,669 | — |
| Public Administration. | Master's | 87 | $63,995 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 86 | $40,667 | $27,000 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 85 | $45,041 | $27,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 79 | $37,758 | $27,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 72 | — | $27,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 59 | $40,636 | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $27,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $27,000 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Master's | 43 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $24,485 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | Bachelor's | 38 | $29,062 | $23,250 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 38 | $46,881 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 31 | $21,961 | $27,000 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Master's | 31 | $116,870 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Master's | 30 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 29 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Master's | 26 | $60,133 | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 25 | $37,957 | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Master's | 25 | — | — |
| Taxation. | Master's | 25 | $72,980 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 25 | $34,828 | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis. | Master's | 22 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | $29,146 | $26,990 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Suffolk University
Suffolk University is a mid-sized institution located in Boston, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,268 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Social sciences, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Suffolk University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $29,618 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $47,550 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $65,281 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 60.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 75.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,506 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Suffolk University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Social sciences, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (35% of credentials), social sciences (26% of credentials), humanities & arts (23% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Suffolk University accepts 82% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,216. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Boston, Massachusetts (city), Suffolk University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk University
Q.How much does Suffolk University cost?
The average net price at Suffolk University is $29,618 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $65,281.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Suffolk University?
Suffolk University has a 6-year graduation rate of 60.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Suffolk University?
Suffolk University admits 82% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Suffolk University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Suffolk University graduate earns $67,506 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Suffolk University?
Published tuition is $47,550 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Suffolk University located?
Suffolk University is located in Boston, Massachusetts (ZIP 02108).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Suffolk University at their official website.