General Institution Information

Under Title IV, institutions participating in federal financial aid programs must disclose specified information to all prospective students, applicants, current students, and employees.

FERPA Policy

In accordance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, Suffolk University has adopted certain procedures to protect the privacy rights of its students. The procedures apply to students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Sawyer Business School, as well as the Law School.

Facilities and Services for Students with Disabilities

Both the Office of Disability Services and the Law School’s Dean of Students Office provide special services and facilities to students with disabilities.

Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment

Suffolk University is committed to providing an environment that advances equal opportunity and is free from discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.

Full Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment.

Student Diversity

Suffolk University’s Office of Institutional Research and Assessment compiles information regarding the demographics of enrolled students.

Cost of Attendance

Each aid applicant is assigned a cost of attendance which is an estimate of all costs associated with enrollment.

The cost of attendance is determined by a combination of factors, including enrollment, housing plans, and dependency status. The cost of attendance includes charges for tuition and fees which are directly billed by the University, as well as indirect costs such as transportation and books. Indirect costs are the student's responsibility and do not appear on the University's tuition bill.

Be sure to consider all costs, both direct and indirect, when you make your financial plan. Please be advised that tuition normally increases annually.

Detailed cost of attendance information is available for undergraduate, graduate and law students.

Net Price Calculator

Suffolk University's Net Price Calculator is available to help current and prospective students, families and other consumers estimate the cost of a Suffolk University education.

Refund Policy & Requirements for Withdrawal and Return of Federal Financial Aid

Suffolk University publishes its policies for officially withdrawing from its Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law School programs. Due to the potential financial implications of withdrawal from Suffolk University, students considering withdrawal should be aware of the policies and procedures followed by Student Accounts Services in the event of a withdrawal.

Educational Programs

Suffolk University offers Undergraduate, Graduate, and Law programs. 

College of Arts & Sciences

Sawyer Business School

Law

Instructional Facilities

Suffolk University’s instructional, laboratory, and other physical plant facilities are located on Beacon Hill and in downtown Boston.

Faculty

Suffolk University’s faculty teach in the College of Arts & Sciences, the Sawyer Business School, and the Law School. 

Transfer of Credit Policies

Suffolk University awards transfer credit for academic work completed at other institutions pursuant to the following policies

Undergraduate

Graduate

Law

Articulation Agreements

  • Bay State College – Memorandum of Understanding
  • Berkshire Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Bristol Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Bunker Hill Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Transfer Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Cape Cod Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Framingham State University – 3+3 Bachelor's/JD Program
  • Greenfield Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Holyoke Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Le Moyne College – 3+3 Bachelor's/JD Program
  • Mass Bay Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Transfer Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Massasoit Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Middlesex Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Mount Wachusett Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • North Shore Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, Transfer Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Northern Essex Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Regis College – 3+3 Bachelor's/JD Program
  • Quincy College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement
  • Quinsigamond Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Roxbury Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer
  • Springfield Technical Community College – Guaranteed Admission Agreement, MassTransfer

Accreditation, Approval & Licensure of Institution & Programs

Suffolk University has accreditation to offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in more than 70 areas of study.

Suffolk University is authorized by statute to operate as a postsecondary educational institution and confer degrees in Massachusetts. If you feel that Suffolk University has failed to meet your expectations, you are encouraged to attempt to resolve the issue directly with the University. If your concerns are not resolved by that process and the concerns relate to the University’s accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education, you may file a complaint with the New England Commission of Higher Education, 301 Edgewater Place, Suite 210, Wakefield, MA 01880. More information regarding the process for filing complaints with NECHE may be found on the NECHE website. Concerns not resolved with the University may also be referred to the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General, Public Charities Division, One Ashburton Place, Boston, MA 02108.

Copyright Infringement

Suffolk University expects all members of its community to comply with U.S. Copyright law, and to abide by the University’s Copyright Policy.

Computer Use & File Sharing

Suffolk University expects all members of its community to abide by University Computing Policies including Acceptable Use which identifies impermissible uses such as Peer-to-Peer file sharing, and Internet Privacy.