Suffolk University (168005)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,812

4.73% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$33,089

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.0596%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

84.7%

10,101 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,697

85.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.7%

631 Graduates

About

Suffolk University (168005) is a higher education institution located in Suffolk County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at Suffolk University (168005) were Law (350 degrees awarded), Clinical Psychology (7 degrees), and Legal Studies & Jurisprudence (3 degrees).

In 2023, 1,986 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Suffolk University (168005). 62.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,046 degrees), 5.48 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (191 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Suffolk University (168005) is $44,812, which is $13,809 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Suffolk University (168005) was 0.0596%, corresponding to 1 out of the 1,678 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Suffolk University (168005) is $44,812, which is $13,809 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $33,089.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Suffolk University (168005) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,812

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Suffolk University (168005) was $44,812. The cost of tuition at Suffolk University (168005) is $13,809 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Suffolk University (168005) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$33,089

2023 Value

2.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Suffolk University (168005) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,089. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Suffolk University (168005) grew by 2.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Suffolk University (168005) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$19,703

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Suffolk University (168005) was of $19,703 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 3.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Suffolk University (168005) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Suffolk University (168005) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.09% with respect to 2022, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Suffolk University (168005) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.0596%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Suffolk University (168005) was 0.0596%, which represents 1 out of the 1678 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Suffolk University (168005) received 10,101 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 4.14% annual growth. Out of those 10,101 applicants, 8,560 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 84.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,697 students enrolled at Suffolk University (168005) in 2023. 15% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Suffolk University (168005) has an overall enrollment yield of 14.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

84.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

8,560

Accepted Out of 10,101

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Suffolk University (168005) was 84.7% (8,560 admissions from 10,101 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 86.8%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 4.14%, while admissions grew by 1.69%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Suffolk University (168005) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

15%

Submission Percentage (2023)

188

Scores Submitted (2023)

15% of enrolled first-time students at Suffolk University (168005) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Suffolk University (168005) had a total enrollment of 6,697 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Suffolk University (168005) is 5,713 students and the part-time enrollment is 984. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Suffolk University (168005) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Suffolk University (168005), both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.9% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 7.26% Black or African American, 6.63% Asian, 3.42% Two or More Races, 0.0747% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0299% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Suffolk University (168005) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.3%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Suffolk University (168005) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,697 students. The full-time enrollment at Suffolk University (168005) is 5,713 and the part-time enrollment is 984. This means that 85.3% of students enrolled at Suffolk University (168005) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Suffolk University (168005) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

76%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Suffolk University (168005) was 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Suffolk University (168005) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Suffolk University (168005) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,478 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
936 enrolled students
Black or African American
486 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Suffolk University (168005) is 51.9% White, 14% Hispanic or Latino, 7.26% Black or African American, 6.63% Asian, 3.42% Two or More Races, 0.0747% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0299% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 179 students (2.67%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 488 more women than men received degrees from Suffolk University (168005). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Suffolk University (168005) is white (1,046 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (191 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at Suffolk University (168005) is Law (350 degrees awarded), followed by Clinical Psychology (7 degrees) and Legal Studies & Jurisprudence (3 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Suffolk University (168005), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (472 degrees awarded), Communications (116 degrees), and Business (757 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University (168005) are Accountants & auditors (1,088,206 people), Other managers (1,043,370 people), Financial managers (617,136 people), Chief executives & legislators (535,851 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (528,051 people).

The most specialized majors at Suffolk University (168005) in 2023 are Legal (472 degrees awarded), Communications (116 degrees), Business (757 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), and Social Sciences (126 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University (168005) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Suffolk University (168005) are Legal (472 degrees awarded), Communications (116 degrees), Business (757 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (66 degrees), and Social Sciences (126 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Suffolk University (168005) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Suffolk University (168005).

Most Common (2023)

General Marketing & Marketing Management
85 degrees awarded
General Legal Studies
80 degrees awarded
General Finance
78 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Suffolk University (168005) was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Suffolk University (168005) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

749

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,237

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 749 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University (168005), which is 0.605 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,237).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Suffolk University (168005) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 137 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University (168005) in Law, which is 0.628 times less than the 218 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 218 degrees were awarded to men at Suffolk University (168005) in Law, which is 1.59 times more than the 137 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 47% of students graduating from Suffolk University (168005) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (84.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Suffolk University (168005) is Female and Asian (84.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.85% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,046 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
191 degrees awarded
Asian
145 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Suffolk University (168005) is white (1,046 degrees awarded). There were 5.48 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (191 degrees).

3.12% of degree recipients (62 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
656 degrees awarded
White Male
390 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
125 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Suffolk University (168005) is white female (656 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (390 degrees).

Operations

Suffolk University (168005) has an endowment valued at nearly $250M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 23.1M (9.25%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Suffolk University (168005) had a total salary expenditure of 280M. Suffolk University (168005) employs 108 Associate professors, 85 Professors and 66 Instructors. Most academics at Suffolk University (168005) are Male Associate professor (54), Female Associate professor (54), and Male Professor (47).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Suffolk University (168005) are: Business and Financial Operations, with 252 employees, Management, with 84 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees.

Endowment

$250M

2023 Endowment

1.59%

decline from 2022

Suffolk University (168005) has an endowment valued at about $250M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Suffolk University (168005) declined 1.59% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $184M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Suffolk University (168005) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$7.9M - Federal
$1.54M - State
$255k - Local

As of 2023, Suffolk University (168005) received $7.9M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.54M from state grants and contracts, and $255k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$106M

2023 Salaries

3.81%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Suffolk University (168005) paid a median of $106M in salaries, which represents 37.7% of their overall expenditure ($280M) and a 3.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.86% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.06% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$37.1M

Instructional Salaries

317

Number of Employees

In 2023, Suffolk University (168005) paid a total of $37.1M to 317 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

108 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

252 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Suffolk University (168005) were Associate professor with 108 employees, Professor with 85 employees, and Instructor with 66 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Suffolk University (168005) were Business and Financial Operations with 252 employees, Management with 84 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 78 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Suffolk University (168005) was Male Associate professor with 54 employees, Female Associate professor with 54 employees, and Male Professor with 47 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Suffolk University (168005).

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