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Suffolk University
Suffolk University says yes to 82.3% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $67,506 median earnings.
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Suffolk University sits in Boston proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11.9% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $90,090 four years out. 29.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 4,268 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 75.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1090 and 1280 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Suffolk University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Suffolk University received 10,101 applications and admitted 8,560 (84.7%), with 1,214 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1090–1280 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Suffolk University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 620 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Suffolk University compares
| Suffolk University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 82.3% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $47,550 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $67,506 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Suffolk University: $67,506 median at year ten, versus $62,832 across Massachusetts institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $47,550 regardless of where you're from. At Suffolk University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
At 4,268 undergrads, Suffolk University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
60.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 39% don't — ask a Suffolk University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Suffolk University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $90,090 |
| Information Science/Studies | $86,406 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $86,396 |
| Political Science and Government | $73,484 |
| Marketing | $71,855 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $71,855 |
| Economics | $70,886 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $70,274 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $68,752 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $67,779 |
| Biology, General | $67,377 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $66,709 |
| Sociology | $61,032 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $60,159 |
| Journalism | $57,220 |
| Psychology, General | $54,117 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $52,398 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $43,553 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | $38,139 |
Median earnings for these 19 Suffolk University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $67,506 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 28 additional Suffolk University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Suffolk University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1090–1280 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 82.3% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?
84.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 8,560 admitted from 10,101 applicants.
How much does Suffolk University cost?
At Suffolk University, published tuition is $47,550 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Suffolk University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Suffolk University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $67,506 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- Stonehill College — 66.3% admitted
- Springfield College — 71.9% admitted
- Simmons University — 70% admitted
- Western New England University — 83.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.