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How to Get Into Suffolk University

Boston, MA · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Suffolk University Admissions Statistics

82%
Acceptance Rate
550-670
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
540-630
SAT Math (mid 50%)
24-28
ACT (mid 50%)
4,268
Undergrads
61%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Suffolk University

The bar here is clear

Suffolk University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1090-1300 combined SAT or 24-28 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Suffolk University offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Suffolk University fits.

Suffolk University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 15, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) February 15, 2026

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $50
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Required
Teacher evaluations 1

Suffolk University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $65,281
Tuition & fees $47,550
Room & board (on campus) $21,326
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $29,618

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $24,745
$30-48k $25,711
$48-75k $25,702
$75-110k $29,654
$110k+ $36,264
30%
Students receiving Pell Grants
55%
Students taking federal loans
75%
Freshman retention rate
15:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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