- Tuition Rates
From: David J. Sargent, President
Re: Tuition Rates for 2008-2009
Date: February 14, 2008
After careful consideration, the Board of Trustees, at its February meeting, has approved tuition rates for 2008-2009. The decision followed recommendations by the President, the Vice President/Treasurer and the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees.
Undergraduate full-time tuition will increase 7.0% to $25,850. The new rates for students enrolled in the Law School will be $38,070 for the Day Division and $28,552 for the Evening Division, reflecting an increase of 5.9%. The increase in graduate full-time tuition rates in the College of Arts & Sciences and the Sawyer Busines School will be 7.0%.
The new residence hall rates at 150 Tremont Street as well as Miller Hall will be $13,130 for a single, $11,630 for a double/triple and $11,130 for a quad. These rates do not include the required meal plans which range from $2,090 to $2,612. Suites at 10 West Street will be $13,130 for a single and $11,630 for a double, plus the required meal plan, while apartments at 10 West Street will range from $12,130 to $13,130 with no meal plan required.
The University recognizes the effect of these increases on students and parents. However, we have determined that these rates are necessary to remain competitive and continue our mission of academic excellence. Overall, tuition at Suffolk University continues to be among the lowest of any independent university in the region.
Financial assistance will be increased by dramatically more than the percentage of tuition increase in order to lessen the impact upon those students most in need.