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Suffolk University

Boston, MA suffolk.edu 4,434 students

Suffolk University's urban campus is situated in the heart of downtown Boston, adjacent to the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. The location provides students with easy access to city amenities and professional opportunities. Known for its career-focused approach, Suffolk attracts a diverse student body interested in law, business, and the arts. The university is also home to the Suffolk University Political Research Center, a well-known public opinion poll.

Programs
17
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$45,469
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$45,380
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Suffolk University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 27% of students receive Pell Grants; 56% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $28,895, roughly 36% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $25,575 $102,300
$30K – $48K $26,678 $106,712
$48K – $75K $27,191 $108,764
$75K – $110K $29,230 $116,920
$110K+ $35,802 $143,208
Sticker price (no aid) $45,380 $181,520
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Suffolk University

17 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Finance Compare across schools →
70
$55,914/yr Very High 4.2x
Accounting Compare across schools →
68
$59,704/yr Very High 3.5x
Information Science Compare across schools →
65
$56,780/yr Very High 3.7x
Business Administration Compare across schools →
62
$52,803/yr High 3.2x
Computer Science Compare across schools →
58
$60,259/yr Very High 2.3x
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools →
54
$44,884/yr High 2.8x
Marketing Compare across schools →
54
$44,424/yr Very High 3.4x
Political Science Compare across schools →
52
$44,845/yr Very High 3.3x
Design Compare across schools →
44
$47,415/yr High 2.4x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
44
$44,863/yr High 1.5x
Psychology Compare across schools →
37
$38,020/yr High 2.3x
Biology Compare across schools →
36
$42,852/yr High 2.0x
Sociology Compare across schools →
34
$37,802/yr High 2.2x
Legal Studies Compare across schools →
33
$44,354/yr Moderate 2.1x
English & Literature Compare across schools →
25
$41,252/yr Very High 1.7x
Journalism Compare across schools →
25
$33,628/yr Very High 0.9x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
21
$23,189/yr Moderate 0.3x