From the School
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.
Also known as
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,112
58.3% Female
41.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Private not-for-profit (no religious affiliation)
Region
New England CT ME MA NH RI VT
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
City: Large
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
4
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.98%
Asian
7.58%
Black or African American
7.17%
Hispanic or Latino
60.19%
White
1.38%
Two or more races
6.65%
Unknown
10.96%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$50
Admissions Office Web Address
www.suffolk.edu/admission/index.html
Tuition & Aid
Average Tuition
$31,120
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
1
Post Master's Certificate
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes Yes |
No No No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 328 | 328 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 328 | 328 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 220 | 220 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 53 | 53 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 20 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 35 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average Tuition
$31,120
Financial aid office web address
www.suffolk.edu/admission/18667.php
Tuition fee varies by residency status
No
Typical Room
$12,142
Typical Board
$3,134
Tuition & Fees
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $31,120 |
| Full time Fees | $50 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $1,216 |
Tuition & Fees By Program
| Program | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Law | $45,922 | $90 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
3,112
58.3% Female
41.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.10%
American Indian or Alaska Native
5.98%
Asian
7.58%
Black or African American
7.17%
Hispanic or Latino
60.19%
White
1.38%
Two or more races
6.65%
Unknown
10.96%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 65 | 121 |
| Black Or African American | 88 | 148 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 79 | 144 |
| Non-resident Alien | 126 | 215 |
| White | 827 | 1,046 |
| Two Or More Races | 17 | 26 |
| Unknown | 95 | 112 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
609
40.2% Male
59.8% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
16
18.8% Male
81.3% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
464
44.0% Male
56.0% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
10
40.0% Male
60.0% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
3
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
8 Ashburton Place
Boston, MA 02108-2770
Boston, MA 02108-2770
Phone
617-573-8000
Fax
Email
