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Suffolk University
Suffolk University is a private nonprofit four-year school in Boston, MA, with its campus in a city. It was founded in 1906[1]. It has about 4,268 undergraduates[8].
Founding year: Wikidata (community-edited) · Other facts: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard- 1906Founded
- 2026Today
Academics
Costs
What a year at Suffolk University costs in 2026-27, for non-resident students[2].
Where the money goes
Help paying, for students from abroad
As described by the school. Monthly and four-year figures are our own arithmetic from the yearly total.
Housing and food
The Scorecard does not say whether first-year housing is guaranteed or how many students live on campus. Check the school’s housing page.
Scorecard averages · reference only
These averages include U.S. students and the aid they receive. They are not an international student’s net price.
Getting in
International first-year applicants submit one proof of English proficiency; SAT or ACT scores are not mandatory. The page does not state which entry terms the policy covers.
When to apply
- Early Action - FallNovember 15[6]
- Fall - priorityFebruary 15[6]Rolling after that
- Spring - priorityNovember 15[6]
Dates can change. Check the school’s page before you apply.
Your application checklist
Filled marks come from the school. Dashed marks are not filled in yet.
Scores in detail
What the school asks for, and where its students land.
English test
Stated as a minimum[4]
Accepts TOEFL iBT, TOEFL Essentials (8.5), IELTS, DET, PTE, MET (58), or SAT/ACT or credential alternatives.
Waiver or exemption: Students from English-speaking nations may qualify for a waiver; a waiver request form is available.
TOEFL iBT moved to a 1–6 scale for tests taken from 21 January 2026.
SAT and ACT
You do not have to send one. If you do, the gold bar shows where the middle half of enrolled students land.
Extra steps for students from abroad
How many get in
Living in Boston
Clubs, sports and activities
For information only. Confirm every figure with the school before you make decisions.