Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private Nonprofit

Acceptance rate
82%
Average SAT
1,216
ACT midpoint
26
Enrollment
4,268
In-state tuition
$47,550
Out-of-state tuition
$47,550
Avg net price
$29,618
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 26

Popular programs at Suffolk University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Marketing.121
2Finance and Financial Management Services.114
3Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.96
4Business Administration, Management and Operations.93
5Non-Professional Legal Studies.82
6Psychology, General.73
7Accounting and Related Services.63
8Political Science and Government.62
9Sociology.48
10Biology, General.47
11Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.46
12Design and Applied Arts.39
13Information Science/Studies.38
14Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.28
15Journalism.26
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.26
17Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.22
18Computer Science.20
19English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.18
20Criminal Justice and Corrections.16

Showing top 20 of 38 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Suffolk University?

Suffolk University has an acceptance rate of 82% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Suffolk University?

Admitted students at Suffolk University typically score between 1090 and 1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Suffolk University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Suffolk University is approximately $29,618 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Suffolk University?

4-year graduation rate data for Suffolk University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.