Applying to Suffolk

Acceptance RateSAT Median
85.00% 1,190
Suffolk University's acceptance rate is 85.00% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 10,101 students applied and 8,586 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Suffolk.
Suffolk's acceptance rate places 35th out of 66 Massachusetts colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,190 and the ACT score is 26 at Suffolk. Suffolk's SAT score ranks 27th out of 42 Massachusetts colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Suffolk, recommendations and personal statement (or essay) are required to submit. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Suffolk University is 85.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.00%. 3,550 men and 6,551 women applied to Suffolk and 2,911 men and 5,634 women students were accepted.
Among them, 378 men and 845 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Suffolk.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Suffolk
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants10,1013,5506,55100
Admitted8,5862,9115,63400
Enrolled1,20237884500
Acceptance Rate 85.00%82.00%86.00%--
Yield 14.00%12.99%15.00%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Suffolk University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 188 students (15% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 26 students (2%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Suffolk.
The median SAT score is 1,190 with 620 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 620 and 25th percentile is 530 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 32 and 25th percentile score of 24 at Suffolk.
The SAT and ACT scores at Suffolk University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Suffolk
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total109011901280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560620660
SAT Math530570620
ACT Composite242632
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Suffolk University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Suffolk. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Suffolk University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Suffolk Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $50 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Suffolk University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Suffolk.
Admission Information for Applying to Suffolk
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$50
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://www.suffolk.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://uga.suffolk.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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