Suffolk University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Suffolk University Rankings
Affordability29
Selectivity34
Retention38
Graduation25
Earnings56
Diversity81
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Suffolk University
75%
Bachelor’s
11%
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing46%
Communication, Journalism11%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education1%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History2%
Legal Professions and Studies3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences12%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Suffolk University
85%
Admission Rate
555
Median SAT Math
570
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–600
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–620
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Suffolk University
$39K
In-State Tuition
$39K
Out-of-State Tuition
$53K
Average Total Cost
$30K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $27K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $29K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $32K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Suffolk University
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 28% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 29% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $20K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 65% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Suffolk University
76%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
9%
Withdrawal Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 45% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 60% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 59% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 51% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 59% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 65% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 53% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Suffolk University
94%
Employment Rate
$42K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$56K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $56K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $67K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $47K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $53K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Suffolk University
5,012
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,142
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 7% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 47% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 21% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 33% | 24% | 15% |
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