PrivateUrbanSuffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts 02108-3901
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Suffolk University is a private urban institution in Boston, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1197.
A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,506 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,031.
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Varsity Sports — Rams
History & Fun Facts
- •1915 Suffolk University was initially founded as a law school in 1906 by Boston lawyer Gleason Archer Sr.
- •The school was renamed "Suffolk School of Law" in 1907, after Archer moved it from his Roxbury, Massachusetts home into his law offices in downtown Boston.
- •A year later the first of Archer's students had passed the bar, leading to a boost in registration.
- •During the 1990s Suffolk constructed its first residence halls, began satellite programs with other colleges in Massachusetts, and opened its international campuses.
- •From 1990 to 2005, its endowment increased over 400%, to approximately $72 million, and enrollment climbed.
Source: Wikipedia
Notable Alumni
John Hynes
Longest-serving Mayor of Boston (1950-1960)
Eliza Dushku
Actress (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bull)
William F. Galvin
Massachusetts Secretary of State
Judge Frank Caprio
Chief Judge and television personality (Caught in Providence)
James Sokolove
Personal injury attorney and television personality
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1197
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Decision by December 20
Regular Decision
February 15
Decision by March 15
Reply by May 1
SAT/ACT optional for admission consideration.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Decision Notifications
Transfer Admission
Fall Transfer
June 1
Spring Transfer
November 15
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
44.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Academics
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Programs (127)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Top Industries
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
35
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + large city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Getting Around
Walkability
Urban campus integrated into downtown Boston; all facilities within walking distance.
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Boston Commonwalkable
America's oldest public park, right across the street.
Freedom Trailwalkable
2.5-mile historic walking trail starting at Boston Common.
Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketwalkable
Historic marketplace with food vendors and shopping.
Theater Districtwalkable
Major performing arts venues within blocks of campus.
Beacon Hillwalkable
Historic neighborhood with cobblestone streets and Federal-style homes.
TD Gardenwalkable
Home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins.
Days out near Boston
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