SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY
- 8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill
- Boston, MA 02108
- OPEID College Code: 00221800
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- General Phone: (617) 573-8000
- President: David J. Sargent
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 9,148
- College Mascot: Rams
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Suffolk University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.suffolk.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Suffolk University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.suffolk.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,703 | 5,334 | 9,037 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,031 (82%) | 4,631 (87%) | 7,662 (85%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 523 (17%) | 732 (16%) | 1,255 (16%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,154 | 92% |
| ACT ® Exam | 146 | 12% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 73%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 63% | 19% | 16% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,250 | $4,900 | $2,099 | $8,549 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 2.1% | 1.4% |
| Number in Default | 36 | 41 | 31 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,910 | 1,920 | 2,150 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $27,208 | $25,954 | $24,270 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $27,208 | $25,954 | $24,270 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $27,208 | $25,954 | $24,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $14,544 | $13,720 | $13,360 |
| Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,574 | $2,602 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,130 | $14,191 | $13,792 |
| Other Expenses | $3,200 | $3,100 | $3,152 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,200 | $3,100 | $4,952 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $45,402 | $43,248 | $41,232 |
| In-State | $45,402 | $43,248 | $41,232 |
| Out of State | $45,402 | $43,248 | $41,232 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $46,538 | $44,245 | $42,214 |
| In-State | $46,538 | $44,245 | $42,214 |
| Out of State | $46,538 | $44,245 | $42,214 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,408 | $31,938 | $30,222 |
| In-State | $32,408 | $31,938 | $30,222 |
| Out of State | $32,408 | $31,938 | $30,222 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,148 Undergraduate: 5,678 Graduate: 3,470
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,082 Female: 5,066
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,478 Female: 3,200
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,604 Female: 1,866
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 6,901 Part-Time: 2,247
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,240 Part-Time: 438
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,661 Part-Time: 1,809
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 879 | 10% |
| American Indian | 33 | 0.4% |
| Black | 357 | 4% |
| Asian | 578 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 494 | 5% |
| White | 5,187 | 57% |
| Unknown | 1,620 | 18% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 70 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,299 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,245 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,667 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,765 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 558 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 222 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 197 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 77 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 15 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 33 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,586 | 1,069 | 517 |
| Faculty Status | 879 | 409 | 470 |
| Tenured Faculty | 216 | 210 | 6 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 866 | 396 | 470 |
| Primarily Instruction | 866 | 396 | 470 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 285 | 271 | 14 |
| Other Professionals | 113 | 101 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 322 | 301 | 21 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 210 | 192 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 85 | 84 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,524 (396) | $99,859 (240) | $86,316 (156) |
| Professor | $123,227 (123) | $127,521 (88) | $112,429 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $87,654 (129) | $89,934 (64) | $85,410 (65) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,168 (115) | $83,606 (69) | $72,511 (46) |
| Instructor | $64,233 (29) | $64,192 (19) | $64,310 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $94,524 (396) | $99,859 (240) | $86,316 (156) |
| Professor | $123,227 (123) | $127,521 (88) | $112,429 (35) |
| Associate Professor | $87,654 (129) | $89,934 (64) | $85,410 (65) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,168 (115) | $83,606 (69) | $72,511 (46) |
| Instructor | $64,233 (29) | $64,192 (19) | $64,310 (10) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 219 | 140 | 79 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 218 | 139 | 79 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 17 | 15 |
| Golf | 15 | 15 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 33 | 33 | - |
| Soccer | 39 | 23 | 16 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Tennis | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,063 | $16,546 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,374 | $3,627 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 46%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 54% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 39% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 62% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| White | 57% |
| Unknown | 50% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 35% |
| 5 Years | 51% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
