Located in the heart of downtown Boston, Suffolk University gives students unparalleled access to this dynamic city and transforms their lives. Suffolk offers more than 70 undergraduate programs and over 50 graduate degree programs, along with our doctoral program in clinical psychology and numerous certificate options. Students in our College of Arts & Sciences, Sawyer Business School, and Law School come to Suffolk to gain the knowledge and hands-on experiential learning they need to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Our campus is steps—or a short T-ride—away from Boston's top employers, and we prepare students for professional success from day one. Our partnerships with a myriad of institutions in Boston, across Massachusetts, and around the world grant Suffolk students a wealth of choices when it comes to internships, research opportunities, and careers.
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Campus Visits Contact
Director of Enrollment Visitor Services
73 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02108
Experience College Life
73 Tremont & Smith Caf?s
Sawyer Student Lounges
The Commons (5th floor, Sargent Hall)
Sawyer Computer Lab
Smith Fitness Center, Commuter Student Lounge
Boston Public Library
Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace
New England Aquarium
Newbury Street
Fenway Park, TD Garden, Museum of Fine Arts, Prudential Center
Campus Tours
8:45am-4:45pm and by appointment
617-973-1122
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: 2 hours
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Admissions
Admissions
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Undergraduate applications are considered on a rolling basis for admission in both the fall and spring semesters, but we suggest that candidates apply by our recommended submission dates.
For undergraduate admission, students must complete the Suffolk Online Application or the Common Application. Suffolk has a test-optional policy for domestic students and a test-flexible policy for international students, focusing primarily on proof of English proficiency.
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Early Action — November 15
Regular — August 31
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Academic Programs
Accelerated Bachelor's/Master's Degree (4+1 Program)
Accounting
Business Analytics
Criminal Justice
Finance
International Relations
Marketing
Political Science
Psychology
Public Relations
Sociology
Majors and Degrees Offered
Sawyer Business School Majors
Accounting
Business Analytics
Business Economics
Corporate Accounting & Finance
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Financial Wealth Management
Global Business
Information Systems
Management
Marketing
College of Arts & Sciences Majors
Advertising
Art History
Biochemistry
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Global & Cultural Communication
Global Cultural Studies
Graphic Design
History
History & Literature
Interior Design
International Relations
Journalism
Law & Paralegal Studies
Mathematics
Media & Film
Philosophy
Political Science
Politics, Philosophy, & Economics
Psychology
Public Relations
Radiation Science
Radiation Therapy
Sociology
Spanish
Studio Art
Theatre
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Graduation Rates
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting and Finance.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
Financial Planning and Services.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing, Other.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Advertising.
Broadcast Journalism.
International and Intercultural Communication.
Journalism.
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management.
Radio and Television.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
Creative Writing.
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
History, Other.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Law.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Mathematics, Other.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Science, Technology and Society.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physical Sciences, Other.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, General.
Sociology.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Interior Design.
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
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Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
The average cost of tuition for the 2021-2022 academic year is $21,395 per semester, or $1,268 per credit. Residence hall costs range from $6,740 to $8,395 per semester, depending on room type and size.
Financial Aid
Overall, 95% of Suffolk freshman receive financial aid. Students have various need-based scholarship and grant opportunities available to them, including programs funded by the federal government, the state of Massachusetts, and Suffolk University. First-generation students will automatically receive a $1,000 scholarship.
Students can also pay for their Suffolk education using Parent Plus loans, Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized loans, and University loans from institutional funds. Federal work-study programs are available, as well as institutional employment.
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Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
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Student Body
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Students get the best of all worlds at Suffolk. Our campus fosters a close-knit community where students feel connected and supported, while our downtown location provides unfettered access to the bustling city life of Boston. And with more than 100 student clubs and organizations to choose from, Suffolk students are rarely without things to do! From honors societies and Greek life to sports and cultural associations, students can easily find their scene and get involved.
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Location
Suffolk University is situated in the center of downtown Boston. It is steps away from the Massachusetts State House, the Financial District, and the Boston Common, as well as major shopping centers, museums, theaters, sports venues, and restaurants.
Full-time undergraduate students have the option to live on campus in one of our five residence halls, which are located throughout downtown Boston. They range from traditional dorms to apartment-style living. All incoming freshmen are guaranteed two years of University housing.
Suffolk also has a second campus in Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Students can study abroad, spend up to their first two years of their undergraduate degree, or earn their entire degree in international relations at Suffolk's Madrid Campus.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Students enjoy state-of-the-art facilities in repurposed buildings and historical sites that celebrate Boston's rich history and culture. Our academic buildings, sports facilities, and residence halls are interwoven into the very fabric of the city.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Suffolk University Residence Life & Housing Services continues working with students beyond their first two years of University housing and assists in the transition of moving off-campus into Boston and surrounding neighborhoods.
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Special Needs Admissions
Documentation Required for LD
Relevant diagnostic history and/or record of previous accommodations.Documentation Required for ADHD
Relevant diagnostic history and/or record of previous accommodations.Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Cross Country
Golf
Ice Hockey
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
LGBT Support Groups
Minority Support Groups
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Northeastern University
Sustainability
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/