Suffolk University
Boston, Massachusetts · Private
Suffolk University admitted 85% of 10,101 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1090–1280 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Suffolk University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 15, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Suffolk University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Suffolk University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Suffolk University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $68,240 a year. After grants, students paid $33,089 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Suffolk University’s acceptance rate?
Suffolk University admitted 85% of applicants: 8,560 of 10,101 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Suffolk University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular decision is due February 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1090 to 1280, with a median around 1190. A score at or above 1190 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Suffolk University’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Suffolk University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Suffolk University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Suffolk University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Suffolk University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Suffolk University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional brief statement, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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