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A Suffolk University education is transformative. Thanks to our longstanding commitment to affordability, it’s also within your reach.

We can’t wait to get to know your student’s unique dreams and learn how we can help them come true. On our campus in the heart of Boston, Suffolk Rams enjoy a wealth of innovative academic experiences and career-related opportunities. And what they learn here empowers them to change the world.

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Downtown Difference

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0:00 (upbeat music) - I think the location of Suffolk is absolutely amazing. There's a buzz, there's an excitement in the air.

0:07 - You feel like you're part of something big. We are right next to dozens and dozens of employers. Your future employer, you know, is probably right around the corner.

0:15 - I knew I kind of wanted a city school and I kind of fell in love with the area. We got TD Garden right down the street from us. We got Fenway a few blocks away. It's amazing.

0:25 - We are next to two superior courts, two district courts, and we have the state house.

0:29 - We have faculty members who are also from these agencies that will walk over and teach classes here at Suffolk.

0:37 - Boston, Massachusetts is the largest super cluster of biotech and pharma in the world,

0:43 - which means there's hundreds of companies literally a few T stops away. When a team wins a championship in Boston.

0:49 - Suffolk closes for business because the parade rolls right through our campus. (crowd cheering) (upbeat music)

0:57 - Suffolk's downtown location really felt like a hub of activity,

1:01 - from bringing together young professionals who all work in and around Boston to the level of guest speakers who would come to the convenient location.

1:10 - There is so much innovation that happens in this location and we are part of that innovation cycle, and that I think is just powerful.

1:19 - (upbeat music)

A Smart Choice for Their Success

Suffolk's vibrant campus is located at the heart of Downtown Boston.

Our Safe City

Student-friendly Boston ranks among the safest cities in the United States, offering a welcoming and secure environment for students as they pursue their academic and personal goals. Located in the heart of a vibrant, historic city, students at Suffolk University benefit from a strong sense of community and a well-developed network of public safety resources.

Learn more about safety at Suffolk

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Our Unique University

A Suffolk degree is more than an education; it’s an experience. Located in the center of Boston, the university connects classroom learning with internships, career exploration, and engagement with one of the nation’s most dynamic cities. With our city as an extended classroom, students gain the skills, experience, and confidence to shape their futures.

See what life at Suffolk is all about

Welcome Home!

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Our residence halls are perfectly located and the height of city living. Your student can be among the first to enjoy our incredible University-sponsored housing for a full four years!

Four Year Housing Offer
Our Residence Halls
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We Put the Person in Personalized Service

At Suffolk, dedicated campus services help students make their way here (and in life). Explore these resources for prospective students and families.

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Transfer

Ready for a change? Our team will expertly support your student's transition to Suffolk from another college or university with guidance along every step.

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International

Boston is a diverse hub where we warmly welcome students from around the world. We will make your feel right at home here as part of our community!

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First-Generation

If your student is the first person in your family to attend college, the Center for First-Generation & Educational Equity has the detailed information you need.


Our Commitment to Affordability

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Suffolk is well known for educating students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or from historically underrepresented backgrounds. We work tirelessly to make the Suffolk experience affordable for all.

Financial Aid

At Suffolk, we're committed to making a private education accessible to all students and that's why 95% of our students receive some form of need-based financial aid and/or merit scholarship.

Summer Career Development Stipend

Internships should be for everyone, not a privileged few. To better support students holding non-paying summer internships, we will offer stipends of $3,500.



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