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Suffolk University Business Programs

Suffolk University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, MA. A Major City Center offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Suffolk University Rankings

Suffolk University appears in the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#28 of 120	State — Massachusetts
Overall Quality	#49 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#430 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Suffolk University?

Get in touch with Suffolk University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	73 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108-3901
Phone:	6175738754
Website:	www.suffolk.edu/
Admissions:	www.suffolk.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.suffolk.edu/student-financial-services

How Do I Get Into Suffolk University?

You can apply to Suffolk University online at: https://uga.suffolk.edu/apply/

Suffolk University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Suffolk University

Here’s what Suffolk University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Suffolk University?

Suffolk University maintains an acceptance rate of 82%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

12% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Suffolk University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 670. Math scores were between 540 and 630.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1090 to 1300. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Suffolk University ranged between 24 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Suffolk University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,257	2,626	81%
Women	6,221	5,279	85%

Can I Afford Suffolk University?

The average net price after aid at Suffolk University is $30,031. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$46,954
In-State Fees	$596
Out-of-State Tuition	$46,954
Out-of-State Fees	$596
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$47,550
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$47,550

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at Suffolk University receive some form of financial aid (1,209 students).

Approximately 94% of students at Suffolk University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $28,742 per student.

30% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,645.

Student Loan Debt

55% of Suffolk University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,771 per year.

Suffolk University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,570 students enrolled at Suffolk University. Suffolk University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,434 undergraduate students at Suffolk University, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Suffolk University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	354
Black or African American	425
Hispanic	709
White	2,168
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	124
Non-Resident	532

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Suffolk University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	583
New Hampshire	47
Connecticut	43
Florida	28
Rhode Island	27

Additionally, approximately 12.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Suffolk University Graduate Student Diversity

2,213 of Suffolk University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Suffolk University, approximately 38% are male and 62% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Suffolk University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	117
Black or African American	121
Hispanic	179
White	1,181
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	46
Non-Resident	360

Online Learning at Suffolk University

Suffolk University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

786 undergraduate students at Suffolk University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 1,376 students took at least one online class and 31 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Suffolk University

The following business degree programs are offered by Suffolk University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	69	116	—	191
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods	1	181	—	182
Marketing	109	13	—	123
Finance and Financial Management Services	70	—	—	74
Accounting and Related Services	37	31	—	69
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	41	—	—	42
Business/Managerial Economics	20	10	—	30
Business/Commerce, General	5	—	—	5
International Business	2	—	—	2
Management Information Systems and Services	1	—	—	1
Taxation	—	1	—	1

Academic Programs at Suffolk University

Suffolk University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Suffolk University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.