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Suffolk University (SU) Courses, Ranking, Admission Criteria, Fee & Scholarships

Boston, MassachusettsLocation

UniversitySchool type

Estd1906established year

7201enrollment

Private (Not for Profit)

Partner [2 Courses]

6.0/10

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Why Study in Suffolk University?

Acceptance Rate: Suffolk University is a lightly selective institute with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university exhibits an early acceptance rate of 96%.
Campus: The university campus houses 5,190 undergraduate students with international students consisting 10% of the total student body. The university campus reflects a vibrant environment with students hailing from 39 nations around the world.
Programs: Suffolk University offers over 100 UG courses, 75 postgraduate courses, 6 law programs, and over 30 professional courses to its international applicants. The university aims at offering a flexible way to learn by offering part-time courses, evening schedules and certificates for working professionals and online classes.
Admission Requirements: The general requirements for prospective international students applying to Suffolk University includes academic transcript, SOP or writing sample, LOR, standardized test scores, and, English proficiency test scores.
Application Deadlines: For May or August enrollment at Suffolk University, the priority application deadline is on April 1. For accelerated JD programs and Hybrid Online JD programs, the application deadline is on February 1.
Cost of Attendance: The total cost of studying undergraduate programs at Suffolk University varies between 47,000-68,500 USD (~35.43-51.64 lakh INR). The cost of studying the graduate programs at Suffolk University, including all the expenses ranges around 58,000-70,000 USD (~43.7-52.74 lakh INR).
Scholarships: There are a plethora of merit based scholarships offered by Suffolk University to its students, requiring specific GPA between 2.75 to 3.5 (~80-90%) and above on a scale of 4.0. Explore: Popular scholarships to study in USA
Placements: Suffolk University has a successful placement history with students earning an average annual salary of 71,000 USD per annum. Students of the university working in the legal department earn the highest average annual salary of 140,000 USD.

Suffolk University Rankings

#34 in Regional Universities North by U.S. News and World Report, 2023
#38 in Best Value Schools by U.S. News and World Report, 2023
#=327 in US College Rankings by Times Higher Education, 2023

Highlights

Type	Private
Campus Setting	Urban
Establishment Year	1906
Annual Endowment	256 Million USD
Acceptance Rate	86%
Total Enrollment	7,000+
Undergraduate Students	5,190
Graduate Students	1,197
International Students Percentage	1,331
Number of Faculty	356
Student to Faculty Ratio	13:1
Average SAT	510
Average ACT	21
Graduation Rate	58%
Student Retention Rate	77%
Admission Helpdesk	617 573-8460

Suffolk University Campus

Suffolk University campus has nine buildings located on Beacon Hill and in downtown Boston.
The university campus is located near 10 museums and 57 historical sites to visit.
Campus comprises a fitness center, athletic facilities, counseling and wellness centres.
Three libraries at Suffolk University are:
- John Joseph Moakley Law library
- Mildred F. Sawyer Library
- New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University library.
There are more than 100 student clubs & organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams at Suffolk University.

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Suffolk University Accommodation

Suffolk University provides the students with accommodation at resident halls located at Tremont Street, Somerset Street, West Street and Washington street with a number of beds ranging from 205-455.
Students are guaranteed university-sponsored housing for two years and rooms are located near public transit, shopping areas, restaurants and cultural attractions.
Apartments are fully furnished with a living room and a kitchen including electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal and microwave.
10 West Street residence hall offers a variety of resident halls including Suite, Standard apartment, Studio Apartment, semi private and duplex apartment.
The Modern Theatre residence hall has exercise room and on-site laundry facilities and has been given a Silver rating from the U.S. Green Building Council for sustainable design, construction and operation.
The cost of living on campus is 17,766 USD (~13.38 lakh INR) for Suffolk Students, while, living off-campus might cost around 20,279 USD (~15.27 lakh INR).

Suffolk University Programs

International students are offered with more than 70 academic programs at Suffolk University with 900+ courses in varying types.
College of Arts & Sciences offers over 3+ undergraduate and graduate programs in arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences.
Law school offers dual degrees, master’s degree in law and law: life sciences & Doctorate in Juridical science.
Business School offers accounting majors, BSBA degrees, MSA, MBA and dual degrees to the students.

Suffolk University Application Process

There are several additional requirements for admissions at Suffolk University:

Application Portal:
- Undergraduate Admission portal- Common Application or University Application
- Graduate Admission- Suffolk University Application.
- Law school- Admission through LSAT or GRE
Application Deadlines:
- Law school- April 1
- Undergraduate courses- April 1.
Application Fee: 50 USD, Law school - 70 USD
Documents:
- Application form
- Official transcript
- Bachelor’s degree
- Goal statement or writing sample
- Resume
- LOR
- English proficiency test scores
- GRE/GMAT score (if required)
- Interview.

English Proficiency Requirements

International applicants require satisfactory English proficiency test scores for admission to Suffolk University:

Exams	Required Minimum Scores
TOEFL (iBT)	80
TOEFL (PBT)	550
IELTS	6.0
PTE	65
Duolingo	110

Suffolk University Cost of Attendance

For all the prospective candidates of the institute hoping to enroll in the coming sessional year, an estimated budget for international students in USA has been tabulated below.

Expenses	Cost in USD for UG	Cost in USD for PG
Tuition fees	41,242	34,560-47,220
Fees	406	214
Room / Board	20,176	11,563
Books	1,200	1,200
Loan Fees	73	202
Transportation	800	3,780
Miscellaneous	2,200	6,893
Total expenses	66,097	58,412–71,072

Suffolk University Scholarships

More than 92% of the undergraduate students at Suffolk University have received financial aid of more than 142 Million USD per year.
The university provides aid in the form of grants, loans, employment programs and scholarships for international students in USA.
Pell Grant, Massachusetts Grant and University Grant is available to the students.
Undergraduate students receive scholarships worth 6,000-22,000 USD from Suffolk University.
Financial aid of worth 6.7 Million USD is provided to the graduate students.
CAS Graduate Grant provides financial aid of 3,000-15,500 USD to the graduate students.

Suffolk University Alumni

Suffolk University’s Alumni Association constitutes nearly 80,000 graduates of College of Arts & Science, Sawyer Business School and Suffolk University Law School.
The Suffolk University Alumni Association (SUAA) and Career Development Center helps the alumni to achieve better jobs.
Notable alumni of Suffolk University are:
- Jenna Marbles – American YouTube personality and v-blogger
- Ronald Machtley – American Politician and President of Bryant University
- Michelle Leonardo – American dancer and model
- Joan Vennochi – American newspaper columnist
- Nick Cafardo – American sportswriter and sports author

Suffolk University Placements

Career Development Center helps the students to get services of career counsellors, career library and other university resources.
Various career resources are available to the students like Handshake, Vault. Resume Guide, Focus2Career and GoinGlobal.
Numerous job fairs, workshops, programs and networking events are held throughout the year by Career Development Center to connect the students with employers of their desired industry.

Majors	Average Salary of Graduates in USD
Legal Department	140,000
Legal and Paralegal	88,000
Executive Management and Change	133,000
Financial Services	90,000
Compliance, AML, KYC, and, Monitoring	81,000
Finance Control and Strategy	72,000

Suffolk University has a lightly competitive admission policy with a generous acceptance rate. Over 90% undergraduate students of the university avail educational scholarships. In addition, the successful graduation rate and student placement opportunities attract international aspirants to study in the university.

FAQs

Ques. What is the application fee at Suffolk University?

Ans. The application fee is 50 USD.

Ques. What are the English requirements for international student admission at Suffolk University?

Ans. The English requirements are • IELTS - 6.5 • PTE - 54 • TOEFL - 79 • Duolingo - 105

Ques. Is it easier to get into Suffolk University?

Ans. The university is selective with an acceptance rate of 86%.

Ques. What is the minimum GPA requirement for students at Suffolk University?

Ans. The minimum GPA required is 3.44.

Ques. What are the tuition and fees for international students at Suffolk University?

Ans. The tuition and fees are 41,648USD

Ques. Is the SAT or ACT score required for admission to Suffolk University?

Ans. The University has a test-optional policy.

Ques. Is a common application accepted by Suffolk University?

Ans. Yes, University accepts common applications.

Ques. Is there an early decision or early action options available for international student admission at Suffolk University?

Ans. No, the Early action option is available only.

Ques. Whom can I contact for inquiry for international student admission at Suffolk University?

Ans. International student contact Gregory Jabaut Director of International Programs and Services (617) 573-8034 isso@suffolk.edu

Ques. Is there an admission interview required at Suffolk University?

Ans. No, admission interview is not mandatory for admission to the university but it’s recommended.

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Suffolk University Admissions

Application Portal: https://www.suffolk.edu/admission/undergraduate/208.jsp

Early Action Deadlines
Important Date: November1 (Application deadline)
Important Date: April1 (Application results)
Regular Decision Deadlines
Important Date: January15 (Application deadline)
Important Date: April1 (Application results)

Suffolk University Exam Scores

Exams	Avg. Score	Min Score	Max. Score	%Submitted'
Language Proficiency
TOEFL	-	68	-	-
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Listening	-	17	-	-
Speaking	-	17	-	-
Reading	-	17	-	-
Writing	-	17	-	-
IELTS	6.3	6	6.5	-
Undergraduate
SAT	1090	1000	1180	81
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	550	500	600	-
Mathematics	540	500	580	-
ACT	24	21	26	15
Graduate
GMAT	502	-	-	-

Attendance Cost

₹3,324,221

attendance cost

The table shows average yearly cost of attendance for international students. Amount may vary with the course opted, nature of accommodation, and personal spending habits of a candidate.Check Program wise Fees

Tuition fees

Undergraduate Programs

₹3,324,221 / Year

Post Graduate Program

₹3,638,042 / Year

On Campus

Books & Supplies

₹99,468 / Year

On campus, Room & Board

₹1,247,163 / Year

On Campus, Other Expenses

₹209,214 / Year