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Students aren’t cookie-cutter. And Suffolk isn’t a one-size-fits-all university. 

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We see the drive in each one of our students, and we help them achieve their potential as learners, working professionals, and well-rounded citizens of the world. We proudly welcome students with all kinds of dreams and all kinds of backgrounds. Once they’re here, they unlock a world of opportunities, thanks to our student-centered campus resources—including our robust Center for Career Equity, Development & Success—and our exciting downtown housing options. We’re committed to offering students a truly transformative education and to keeping it as affordable as possible. Learn more about our Freshman Admission Standards.

The Suffolk experience doesn’t just change students’ lives. It empowers them to change their world.

Suffolk University Book Award

The Suffolk University Book Award is given to a student who exemplifies a commitment to their education and school community. If you are interested in selecting one of your juniors for the Suffolk University Book Award, please fill out this form and we will be happy to send along our chosen book, A Short History of Boston (written by Suffolk's own Dr. Robert Allison), to your office to present to the student.

Nominations for the Book Award program will begin in January 2023.

Submit your nomination for the Book Award Program
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Suffolk Today

Transcript

00:00 (upbeat music)
00:06 - Suffolk University is driving us forward
00:09 as a city, as a Commonwealth and as a country,
00:12 reminding the rest of the nation,
00:14 about how much can you achieve through prioritizing
00:17 and investing in higher education.
00:19 (upbeat music continues)
00:53 - Suffolk calls on students to think of themselves
00:55 as citizens, active members of our society,
00:58 people who shape our future.
01:27 - To know so many people
01:28 from all around the world and be able
01:29 to enjoy this wonderful city
01:31 it has been a fantastic experience.
01:46 - One of the biggest goals
01:46 of our marketing department is to incorporate
01:49 as many experiential learning projects as possible.
02:01 - We approached Suffolk
02:02 because we felt that the students
02:03 would have a lot of insight
02:05 on how we could improve our business.
02:16 - Doing Suffolk in the City and being live on NECN
02:19 as a college student for all of New England
02:21 that's an opportunity that I will remember
02:23 for the rest of my life.
02:38 - We are Suffolk University
02:40 and we are a powerful force for good.
02:43 (audience applause)
02:46 - All at Suffolk, we are so privileged
02:50 to be exposed to an environment with the ultimate aim
02:53 of creating well rounded individuals
02:56 with an insatiable passion for life, success and happiness.
03:0100:05 Suffolk University is driving us forward

00:08 as a city as a Commonwealth and as a

00:11 country reminding the rest of the nation

00:14 about how much can be achieved through

00:16 prioritizing and investing in higher

00:18 education

00:52 Suffolk calls on students to think

00:54 themselves as citizens active members of

00:57 our society people who shape our future

01:26 to know so many people from all around

01:28 the world and be able to enjoy this

01:30 wonderful city it has been a fantastic

01:32 experience

01:45 one of the biggest goals of our

01:46 marketing department is to incorporate

01:48 as many experiential projects as

01:51 possible

02:00 we approached Suffolk because we felt that

02:03 the students would have a lot of insight

02:05 on how we could improve our business

02:16 giving Suffolk in the city and being

02:17 live on NECN it's a college student for

02:20 all of New England that's an opportunity

02:21 that I will remember for the rest of my

02:23 life

02:37 we are Suffolk University and we are a

02:41 powerful force for good oh absolutely

02:47 we are so privileged to be exposed to an

02:51 environment with the ultimate aim of

02:53 creating a well-rounded individuals with

02:56 an insatiable passion for life

02:59 and happiness

Our Career-Ready Graduates

College is an invaluable investment, one that should offer a significant return. Suffolk students don’t just master their fields of study; they learn how to thrive in the professional world. As envisioned in our strategic plan, we’ve redoubled our efforts to prepare graduates who are ready to thrive in—and lead—the more equitable workplace of tomorrow. 

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The Center for Career Equity, Development & Success

The expert team at this newly reimagined and expanded campus resource helps Rams connect their studies to work that matters. The Career Center’s staff helps students network with employers and alumni in their field, find internship and job opportunities, and perfect their application materials.
Learn More About the Career Center

Our Prime On-Campus Housing

The entrance to our newest residence hall One Court Street.

Suffolk offers on-campus housing in some of Boston’s best real estate, including the recently opened One Court Street in the historic Ames Hotel building. The University’s five incredible residence halls feature modern amenities, inviting study lounges, and a variety of dining options. They’re steps away from our academic buildings and a quick commute to everything that makes Boston the ultimate college town. 

Thanks to our friendly community, Suffolk students living around the city or at home enjoy the same warm welcome as the Rams who live in our residence halls.  

See our five stellar on-campus residence halls and your student's new views here.

Our Mission of Granting Academic Access

University Honors Program

College of Arts & Sciences and Sawyer Business School students enjoy special opportunities to work with top faculty members, conduct their own research, prepare for graduate school, and build their professional networks. 

SU Advantage

Offered by the University’s Center for Learning & Academic Success, SU Advantage pairs incoming students with an academic coach who will help them identify and build on their interests and strengths. Students also take courses designed to help them adapt to—and excel in—college-level coursework.

Accepting Qualified Applicants

Suffolk’s founding mission is to offer greater academic access and opportunity to applicants. That’s just as true now as it was when we opened our doors in 1906. We accept 84 percent of our applicant pool precisely because we strongly believe that—with enough motivation, commitment, work, and support from our campus community—every student can succeed.

INTO Pathways

Language shouldn’t be a barrier to academic success. Through our partnership with INTO, we offer select students intensive English language skills–based courses to help them transition into the greater Suffolk community and adapt to university life in the United States.  

Our Commitment to Affordability

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Suffolk is renowned for educating students who are first-generation, low-income, and/or from historically underrepresented backgrounds. We work tirelessly to make the Suffolk experience affordable. We are proud to unveil two new initiatives and to share more about tuition costs. 

New Scholarship for First-Generation Students  
We understand that first-generation students—the first in their families to attend college—face unique challenges. All first-generation freshmen will qualify for a new $1,000 scholarship.

New Summer Internship 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. 

Average Tuition Costs
Based on fall 2020 figures, new first-year students on our Boston campus received an average scholarship/grant award of $26,470. After scholarships (excluding housing costs), our average tuition is $15,178.

By the Numbers

Get to Know Suffolk
Graduates got jobs after continuing education
98%
Working or in grad school within 1 year of graduation
Over 50 study programs
50+
Study abroad programs
Average class size is 22 students
21
Average class size
Over 60 undergraduate degrees and programs
70+
Undergraduate degrees and programs
19 NCAA Division III Teams
19
NCAA Division III Teams
Over 1,500 arts and cultural organizations in Boston
1,500+
Arts and cultural organizations in Boston
11%
International students

Our expert admission team is happy to answer your questions in person! Our campus in downtown Boston is open. Please stop by or schedule an appointment with us.If you prefer, you can also reach us by phone, email, or Zoom.

No matter how you get in touch, we’re here to help!  

617-573-8460 [email protected]

Visit Suffolk

Suffolk offers group visits for high school students through their Secondary School Counselors and Community Based Organizations. Each group visit will include a student-led tour of campus and will offer each of your students a fee waiver for use when applying to Suffolk. Although we do our best to accommodate each group, these visits are limited to 25 guests and are subject to availability. Groups of students in 11th & 12th grade will be given priority.

Visit our Group Visit Request Page to view dates and times available through the fall semester. Please note, group visit options will not be available between December 12 - January 27 due to the University’s Winter Break.

Contact our Welcome Center with any questions at 617-973-1122 or email us.

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