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Suffolk University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Boston, MA🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Suffolk University is a private school in Boston with 6,734 students and an 82% acceptance rate. Business and marketing dominate the curriculum, representing 35% of degrees awarded. The average net price after aid is $32,270 annually, and graduates earn a median of $67,506 ten years after entry. However, the 61% six-year graduation rate is notably lower than many peer institutions.

Acceptance rate
82.3%
Enrollment
6,734
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
61%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1090 – 1300
ACT (composite)
24 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$24,745
family income
$30–48k
$25,711
family income
$48–75k
$25,702
family income
$75–110k
$29,654
family income
$110k+
$36,264
family income
30% receive Pell grants
55% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Suffolk University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
34.7%
Social Sciences
9.9%
Communications
9.1%
Psychology
8.8%
Legal Studies
7.7%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$67,506
Earnings (6 yr)
$55,856
Completion
61%
Retention
75%
Median debt
$26,889

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Suffolk University?

Suffolk University has an acceptance rate of 82.3%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT. The ACT range is 24–28.

How much does Suffolk University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $24,745 per year, rising to $36,264 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.