Suffolk University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1349 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #366 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #329 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #5 of 24 | In Boston |
| #177 of 1,036 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top50% | For 86 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 4,484
- Graduates
- 2,213
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.suffolk.edu
Suffolk University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Suffolk University has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 82% | 86% |
| Applicants | 10,101 | 3,550 | 6,551 |
| Admissions | 8,560 | 2,916 | 5,644 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,209 | 385 | 824 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 3 | 2 |
2,484 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
101 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
188 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1090
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Suffolk University are 1090-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Suffolk University are 24-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3478 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 938 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 936 (14%) |
| Black or African American | 486 (7%) |
| Asian | 444 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 229 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 179 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Suffolk University is $33,089 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,575 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $26,678 |
| $48-75K | $27,191 |
| $75-110K | $29,230 |
| $110K+ | $35,802 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,812 | $35,860 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,812 | $35,860 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,812 | $35,860 |
| Fee in-district | $568 | $476 |
| Fee in-state | $568 | $476 |
| Fee out-of-state | $568 | $476 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $20,360 |
| Room charge | $16,378 |
| Meal charge | $3,982 |
Suffolk University majors
Suffolk University has granted 909 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 619 master's across 27 programs, and 365 doctorate degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Suffolk University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 355 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 72 | 124 | ||
| Accounting | 39 | 53 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 81 | |||
| Management Science | 76 | |||
| Legal Studies | 75 | |||
| Finance, General | 74 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 57 | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 59 | |||
| Business Statistics | 53 | |||
| Public Administration | 53 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 52 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 37 | |||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 17 | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 29 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 28 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 28 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 26 | |||
| Computer Science | 23 | |||
| Advertising | 22 | |||
| Graphic Design | 13 | 7 | ||
| Journalism | 19 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | 7 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 19 | |||
| Radio and Television | 19 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 18 | |||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 17 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 9 | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 16 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 16 | |||
| History, General | 13 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 13 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |||
| International Policy Analysis | 12 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 11 | |||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 10 | |||
| Economics, General | 8 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |||
| Interior Architecture | 7 | |||
| Interior Design | 7 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Financial Planning and Services | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 6 | |||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 6 | |||
| Philosophy | 6 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Radiation Biology & Radiobiology | 5 | |||
| Taxation | 5 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 3 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| American History (United States) | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 909 | 619 | 365 |
Suffolk University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 58% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Suffolk University has published 7,154 scientific papers with 148,150 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Business, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 43 | 239 |
| 1993 | 55 | 288 |
| 1994 | 68 | 315 |
| 1995 | 64 | 385 |
| 1996 | 73 | 408 |
| 1997 | 97 | 458 |
| 1998 | 121 | 592 |
| 1999 | 134 | 677 |
| 2000 | 101 | 827 |
| 2001 | 104 | 853 |
| 2002 | 118 | 1124 |
| 2003 | 102 | 1309 |
| 2004 | 153 | 1508 |
| 2005 | 153 | 1931 |
| 2006 | 189 | 2254 |
| 2007 | 289 | 2680 |
| 2008 | 237 | 3159 |
| 2009 | 284 | 3958 |
| 2010 | 283 | 4438 |
| 2011 | 341 | 4849 |
| 2012 | 316 | 5557 |
| 2013 | 324 | 6075 |
| 2014 | 272 | 6840 |
| 2015 | 281 | 7133 |
| 2016 | 202 | 7329 |
| 2017 | 219 | 7555 |
| 2018 | 241 | 8076 |
| 2019 | 261 | 9154 |
| 2020 | 274 | 10455 |
| 2021 | 251 | 11019 |
| 2022 | 224 | 10573 |
| 2023 | 196 | 10817 |
| 2024 | 170 | 10307 |
Suffolk University alumni
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Jenna Marbles
- Enrolled in Suffolk University
- Studied psychology
- Occupations
- podcasterYouTuber
- Biography
-
Jenna Nicole Mourey, better known as Jenna Marbles, is an American former YouTuber. Over the span of ten years, her YouTube channel has accumulated approximately 1.8 billion video views and, at its peak, over 20 million subscribers. After apologizing for a series of accusations involving offensive content in her older videos, Marbles announced her indefinite hiatus from the platform in 2020.
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Frank Caprio
- Occupations
- judgelawyerteachertelevision personality
- Biography
-
Francesco Caprio is an American retired judge and politician who served as the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island, and chairman of the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education. His judicial work is televised on the program Caught in Providence. He has also made appearances in the series Parking Wars, adjudicating several cases of traffic violations. The Caught in Providence YouTube channel has 2.85 million subscribers.
-
Paul Benedict
- Occupations
- theatrical directoractortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Paul Bernard Benedict was an American actor who made numerous appearances in television and films, beginning in 1965. He was known for his roles as The Number Painter on the PBS children's show Sesame Street and as the English neighbor Harry Bentley on the CBS sitcom The Jeffersons.
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Nick Buoniconti
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Nicholas Anthony Buoniconti was an American professional football player who was a middle linebacker in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Buoniconti played professionally for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins, winning two Super Bowls with the Dolphins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.
General info
| Alternative names | SU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Motto | Honestas et Diligentia Honesty and Diligence |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (July-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,073 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 73 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts, 02108-3901 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 676,000 |
| Phone | 6175738754 |