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Suffolk University
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Annual Tuition
$45,380
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
84.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
60.1%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$67,506
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Suffolk University is a private university, Carnegie designated as "Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium", in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. With 7,560 students on all campuses, it is the tenth-largest university in metropolitan Boston. It was founded as a law school in 1906 and named after its location in Suffolk County, Massachusetts. The university is also host to its namesake public opinion poll, the Suffolk University Political Research Center.
Source: Wikipedia Data
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
84.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$181,520
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
4.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$37,506
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$193,540
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$568,600
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Suffolk University is $26,889.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$45,380
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
75.5%
Success
60.1%
In-State Cost
$45,380
Age 25+ Students
3.7%
Carnegie Class
Doctoral/Professional
Working at 6yr
316 students
Living In Boston
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$2,212
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$2,377
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$2,827
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Boston metropolitan area.