Suffolk University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1339 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #372 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #334 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #5 of 24 | In Boston |
| #311 of 1,035 | For Tax Law |
| Top50% | For 57 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 4,227
- Graduates
- 2,420
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 7,501 | 2,830 | 4,671 |
| Admissions | 6,603 | 2,407 | 4,196 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 976 | 378 | 598 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 2 | 4 |
2,746 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
261 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
190 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1080
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Suffolk University are 1080-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Suffolk University are 23-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | 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 | 3620 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 897 (14%) |
| Hispanic | 808 (12%) |
| Asian | 492 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 426 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 204 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 188 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Suffolk University is $32,393 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 | $22,545 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $23,498 |
| $48-75K | $25,995 |
| $75-110K | $27,657 |
| $110K+ | $33,158 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,242 | $39,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,242 | $39,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,242 | $39,450 |
| Fee in-district | $406 | $363 |
| Fee in-state | $406 | $363 |
| Fee out-of-state | $406 | $363 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,570 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,496 |
| Room charge | $14,850 |
| Meal charge | $3,646 |
Suffolk University majors
Suffolk University has granted 1,105 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 584 master's across 28 programs, and 351 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Suffolk University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 340 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 102 | 131 | |
| Finance, General | 117 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 107 | ||
| Accounting | 58 | 39 | |
| Legal Studies | 62 | 17 | |
| Psychology, General | 71 | ||
| Management Science | 65 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 | 10 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 59 | ||
| Sociology, General | 54 | 4 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 52 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 45 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | ||
| Public Administration | 37 | ||
| Business Statistics | 36 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 23 | 10 | |
| Advertising | 31 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 27 | ||
| Graphic Design | 16 | 10 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 25 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 12 | 13 | |
| Taxation | 25 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 9 | 9 | |
| Journalism | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 17 | ||
| Interior Design | 17 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 16 | ||
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 16 | ||
| Radiation Biology & Radiobiology | 15 | ||
| Economics, General | 13 | 1 | |
| History, General | 13 | ||
| Radio and Television | 13 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 11 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 10 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 6 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | ||
| Environmental Science | 5 | ||
| Financial Planning and Services | 5 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 5 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| Accounting and Finance | 4 | ||
| Philosophy | 4 | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 2 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 1 | ||
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| International Economics | 1 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Music History, Literature, and Theory | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,105 | 584 | 351 |
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% | 55% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Suffolk University has published 4,596 scientific papers with 73,860 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Business, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Psychology, Biology, Medicine, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 29 | 87 |
| 1991 | 50 | 118 |
| 1992 | 34 | 78 |
| 1993 | 35 | 115 |
| 1994 | 44 | 111 |
| 1995 | 42 | 171 |
| 1996 | 36 | 182 |
| 1997 | 58 | 203 |
| 1998 | 69 | 245 |
| 1999 | 90 | 298 |
| 2000 | 51 | 343 |
| 2001 | 67 | 390 |
| 2002 | 70 | 514 |
| 2003 | 66 | 583 |
| 2004 | 90 | 747 |
| 2005 | 99 | 988 |
| 2006 | 94 | 1175 |
| 2007 | 140 | 1453 |
| 2008 | 136 | 1690 |
| 2009 | 158 | 2155 |
| 2010 | 176 | 2508 |
| 2011 | 195 | 2791 |
| 2012 | 202 | 3075 |
| 2013 | 188 | 3461 |
| 2014 | 220 | 3929 |
| 2015 | 189 | 4035 |
| 2016 | 176 | 3972 |
| 2017 | 164 | 4204 |
| 2018 | 184 | 4223 |
| 2019 | 195 | 4920 |
| 2020 | 229 | 5941 |
| 2021 | 268 | 7832 |
| 2022 | 193 | 6721 |
Suffolk University alumni
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Jenna Marbles
- Enrolled in Suffolk University
- Studied psychology
- Occupations
- YouTuberpodcastertelevision producer
- 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 1.7 billion video views and over 20 million subscribers.
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Paul Benedict
- Occupations
- television actortheatrical directoractor
- Biography
-
Paul 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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Frank Caprio
- Occupations
- lawyerteacherjudgetelevision presenter
- Biography
-
Francesco "Frank" Caprio is an American jurist 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.
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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 for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins, winning two Super Bowls with the Dolphins. Buoniconti 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 | 1,051 |
| 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 |