Suffolk University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Boston, MA
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#30 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,356

Location Boston, Massachusetts
Website suffolk.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Suffolk University occupies an urban campus integrated into downtown Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood, with academic buildings and residence halls situated steps from the Massachusetts State House and Boston Common. Founded in 1906 as a law school, Suffolk has expanded to offer undergraduate and graduate programs through its College of Arts & Sciences, Sawyer Business School, and Law School. The university maintains a selective admission process and is known for its programs in business, legal studies, and public policy, with particular emphasis on experiential learning through its location in Boston's government and financial districts. Suffolk's campus features a mix of historic brownstones and modern academic facilities, with first-year students typically housed in the downtown residence halls. The university competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Suffolk Rams, primarily in the Commonwealth Coast Conference.

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Ratings

Suffolk University is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Suffolk University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#521
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#362
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#35
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#30
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#550
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#37

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1090/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/28
GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Applications Due Feb 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 10.9%
Application Fee $50

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$47,550

Costs for Suffolk University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$47,550
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$596
Room and Board		$21,326
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,854
Total One Year Cost		$73,526

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$59,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Suffolk University are Business, Social Sciences, and Communication. 39% of students major in Business, 16% in Social Sciences, and 14% in Communication.