Suffolk University

https://www.suffolk.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$46,954

4.78% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$33,832

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

10,308 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,356

90.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

60.7%

744 Graduates

About

Suffolk University is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2024, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Suffolk University were Law (390 degrees awarded), Legal Studies & Jurisprudence (13 degrees), and Clinical Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2024, 2,045 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Suffolk University. 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,086 degrees), 4.74 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Suffolk University is $46,954, which is $15,034 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Suffolk University is $46,954, which is $15,034 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,832.

In 2024, 94% of undergraduate students attending Suffolk University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$46,954

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Suffolk University was $46,954. The cost of tuition at Suffolk University is $15,034 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Suffolk University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,832

2024 Value

2.25%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Suffolk University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,832. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Suffolk University grew by 2.25%.

This chart compares the average net price of Suffolk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,808

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Suffolk University was of $22,808 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 15.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Suffolk University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Suffolk University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.08% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Suffolk University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Suffolk University received 10,308 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 2.05% annual growth. Out of those 10,308 applicants, 8,487 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 6,356 students enrolled at Suffolk University in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Suffolk University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

8,487

Accepted Out of 10,308

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Suffolk University was 82.3% (8,487 admissions from 10,308 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 84.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 2.05%, while admissions declined by 0.853%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Suffolk University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2024)

115

Scores Submitted (2024)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Suffolk University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Suffolk University had a total enrollment of 6,356 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Suffolk University is 5,761 students and the part-time enrollment is 595. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Suffolk University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Suffolk University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.3% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.31% Black or African American, 7.1% Asian, 2.6% Two or More Races, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0472% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Suffolk University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.9%), followed by White Male (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.3%), followed by White Male (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Suffolk University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,356 students. The full-time enrollment at Suffolk University is 5,761 and the part-time enrollment is 595. This means that 90.6% of students enrolled at Suffolk University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Suffolk University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Suffolk University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Suffolk University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Suffolk University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
3,198 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
856 enrolled students
Black or African American
528 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Suffolk University is 50.3% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.31% Black or African American, 7.1% Asian, 2.6% Two or More Races, 0.205% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0472% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 294 students (4.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 505 more women than men received degrees from Suffolk University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Suffolk University is white (1,086 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Suffolk University is Law (390 degrees awarded), followed by Legal Studies & Jurisprudence (13 degrees) and Clinical Psychology (7 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Suffolk University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (523 degrees awarded), Communications (110 degrees), and Business (720 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University are Accountants & auditors (1,090,060 people), Other managers (1,076,799 people), Financial managers (631,600 people), Chief executives & legislators (547,677 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (532,033 people).

The most specialized majors at Suffolk University in 2024 are Legal (523 degrees awarded), Communications (110 degrees), Business (720 degrees), Social Sciences (116 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Suffolk University are Legal (523 degrees awarded), Communications (110 degrees), Business (720 degrees), Social Sciences (116 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (58 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University are Elementary & secondary schools (975,253 people), Computer Systems Design (822,519 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (695,101 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (596,659 people), and Banking & related activities (577,310 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Suffolk University.

Most Common (2024)

Paralegal
15 degrees awarded
Financial Planning & Services
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Suffolk University was Paralegal with 15 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Suffolk University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

770

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,275

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 770 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University, which is 0.604 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,275).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Suffolk University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 127 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University in Law, which is 0.476 times less than the 267 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 267 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University in Law, which is 2.1 times more than the 127 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 46% of students graduating from Suffolk University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (67.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Suffolk University is Female and White (67.4% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.84% of graduates (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,086 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
229 degrees awarded
Asian
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Suffolk University is white (1,086 degrees awarded). There were 4.74 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (229 degrees).

2.64% of degree recipients (54 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
865 degrees awarded
White Female
768 degrees awarded
White Female
767 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Suffolk University is white female (865 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (768 degrees).

Operations

Suffolk University has an endowment valued at nearly $252M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 27.7M (11%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Suffolk University had a total salary expenditure of 290M. Suffolk University employs 107 Associate professors, 83 Professors and 70 Instructors. Most academics at Suffolk University are Male Associate professor (56), Female Associate professor (51), and Male Professor (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Suffolk University are: Business and Financial Operations, with 252 employees, Management, with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees.

Endowment

$252M

2024 Endowment

0.839%

growth from 2023

Suffolk University has an endowment valued at about $252M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Suffolk University grew 0.839% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43.4k lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Suffolk University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.79M - Federal
$1.62M - State
$172k - Local

As of 2024, Suffolk University received $3.79M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.62M from state grants and contracts, and $172k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$111M

2024 Salaries

4.53%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Suffolk University paid a median of $111M in salaries, which represents 38.1% of their overall expenditure ($290M) and a 4.53% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.81% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.86% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$36.2M

Instructional Salaries

312

Number of Employees

In 2024, Suffolk University paid a total of $36.2M to 312 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Suffolk University were Business and Financial Operations with 252 employees, Management with 80 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 75 employees.

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