Suffolk University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1315 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 358 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 322 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 19 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 5 of 24 | In Boston |
| # 181 of 14,131 | For Intellectual Property and Patent Law |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
82%
Enrollment
9,942
Average SAT
1,195
Average ACT
26
Avg. cost to attend
$33,832 /y
Aid receiving
98%
Undergraduates
4,326
Graduates
2,030
Male:Female Ratio
36:64
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Suffolk University has an acceptance rate of 82% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 82% | 82% |
| Applicants | 10,308 | 3,257 | 6,221 |
| Admissions | 8,487 | 2,626 | 5,279 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 922 | 290 | 621 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 50% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 13% |
| â– Asian | 7% |
| â– Hispanic | 13% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Suffolk University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Suffolk University majors
Suffolk University has granted 988 bachelor's degrees across 51 programs, 569 master's across 27 programs, and 416 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Suffolk University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | - | - | 394 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 66 | 104 | - |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 100 | - | - |
| Psychology, General | 89 | - | - |
| Management Science | 1 | 83 | - |
| Accounting | 34 | 31 | - |
| Finance, General | 62 | - | - |
| Legal Studies | 62 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 48 | 6 | - |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | - | 52 | - |
| Public Administration | - | 48 | - |
| Business Statistics | - | 46 | - |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 39 | - | - |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 38 | - | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | - | - |
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | - | 36 | - |
| Information Science & Studies | 34 | - | - |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 17 | 10 | - |
| Interior Design | 26 | - | - |
| Journalism | 26 | - | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 25 | - | - |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | - | 24 | - |
| International Relations and Affairs | 22 | 1 | - |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 22 | - |
| Advertising | 21 | - | - |
| Computer Science | 21 | - | - |
| English Language and Literature & Letters, Other | 21 | - | - |
| Marketing, Other | 8 | 13 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 20 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 15 | 4 | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 18 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | - | 16 | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | - | 16 | - |
| History, General | 14 | - | - |
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | - | - | 13 |
| Radio and Television | 13 | - | - |
| Clinical Psychology | - | 4 | 7 |
| Organizational Leadership | - | 11 | - |
| International Policy Analysis | - | 10 | - |
| Economics, General | 9 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | 9 | - | - |
| Radiation Biology & Radiobiology | 9 | - | - |
| Clinical and Industrial Drug Development | - | 8 | - |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | - | 8 | - |
| Biochemistry | 7 | - | - |
| Financial Planning and Services | 7 | - | - |
| Interior Architecture | - | 7 | - |
| International and Intercultural Communication | 7 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | - | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | - | - |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | - | - |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | - | 3 | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 5 | - | - |
| Accounting and Finance | 3 | - | - |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | - | - |
| Health Services Administration | - | 3 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - | - |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | - | - |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | - | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | - | 1 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | - | - |
| Criminology | 1 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 1 | - |
| History, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | - | - |
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Science, Technology and Society | 1 | - | - |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | - | - |
| Taxation | - | 1 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | - | - |
| Grand Total | 988 | 569 | 416 |
Publications & Citations
Suffolk University has published 7,271 scientific papers with 155,497 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Business, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,205
/ 113,876
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
3,800
/ 79,949
|
| Law |
3,531
/ 74,146
|
| Computer Science |
2,789
/ 73,292
|
| Environmental Science |
2,787
/ 63,214
|
| Business |
2,701
/ 71,866
|
| Biology |
2,598
/ 73,784
|
| Medicine |
2,559
/ 71,876
|
| Sociology |
2,486
/ 56,938
|
| Psychology |
2,420
/ 74,739
|
| Philosophy |
2,379
/ 56,888
|
| Economics |
2,076
/ 33,601
|
| Engineering |
2,035
/ 53,889
|
| Physics |
1,838
/ 41,866
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,755
/ 41,821
|
| History |
1,745
/ 32,167
|
| Mathematics |
1,509
/ 37,696
|
| Archaeology |
1,340
/ 30,256
|
| Chemistry |
1,286
/ 38,296
|
| Social Psychology |
1,200
/ 44,620
|
| Geology |
1,176
/ 29,049
|
| Finance |
1,162
/ 21,599
|
| Ecology |
1,160
/ 27,292
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,099
/ 23,058
|
| Management |
1,096
/ 41,743
|
| Psychiatry |
1,041
/ 33,434
|
| Linguistics |
1,035
/ 18,108
|
| Statistics |
956
/ 30,139
|
| Art & Design |
932
/ 20,218
|
| Pathology |
852
/ 26,082
|
| Paleontology |
831
/ 19,965
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
800
/ 20,180
|
| Development Studies |
774
/ 11,178
|
| Marketing |
746
/ 23,139
|
| Genetics |
696
/ 17,689
|
| Biochemistry |
656
/ 22,086
|
| Communications and Public Relations |
612
/ 20,074
|
| Neuroscience |
609
/ 20,348
|
| Nursing |
581
/ 17,832
|
| Clinical Psychology |
541
/ 20,757
|
Annual publication & citation counts
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minister
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2. Michael Sullivan
1954-. (aged 72)
lawyer
politician
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3. Paul J. Sheehy
1934-2014 (aged 80)
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4. John Granara
1943-2025 (aged 82)
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
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Founded
1906
Motto
Honestas et DiligentiaHonesty and Diligence
Academic calendar
September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (July-August)
Total staff
1,061
Classification
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Address
73 Tremont St. Boston, Massachusetts, 02108-3901 United States
City Population
676,000
Phone
6175738754
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