Suffolk University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Bad

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Suffolk University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 6,735 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1906 and is one of the 27 schools located in Boston, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at Suffolk University.

Majors
Offered
90
Suffolk University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 90 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Law, Business, Accounting and Finance, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Suffolk University is fair at 76% (close to Massachusetts average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Fair
The graduation rate at Suffolk University is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at Suffolk University is pretty good: 13:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - around $42,800 per year. The additional fees at Suffolk University (not included in tuition costs) are about $600; which comes to a total of $43,400 a year.

Read the details about Suffolk University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
87%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 9,699 applications were submitted and 8,418 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Suffolk University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$15,500
High
Suffolk University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Suffolk University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Suffolk University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is very high - approximately $15,500 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, Suffolk University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Suffolk University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Suffolk University
73 Tremont St.
Boston, Massachusetts
02108-3901, USA
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