More selective than 33% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
15% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 2% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Suffolk University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Suffolk University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Suffolk University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 670 |
| SAT math | 540 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1090 | 1300 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Suffolk University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 82% | 550–670 | 540–630 | 24–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 85% | 560–660 | 530–620 | 24–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Suffolk University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Suffolk University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 76% | 69% | $24,100 |
| 39 | Nichols College | 81% | 63% | $33,036 |
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
| 43 | Assumption University | 83% | 75% | $29,498 |
| 44 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 83% | 65% | $17,163 |
| 45 | Western New England University | 83% | 64% | $27,290 |
| 46 | Framingham State University | 84% | 48% | $16,114 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Suffolk University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Suffolk University admissions questions
What is the Suffolk University acceptance rate?
Suffolk University accepts 82% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,560 of 10,101 applicants were admitted.
Does Suffolk University require the SAT or ACT?
Suffolk University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 15% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?
The middle 50% of Suffolk University enrolled first-year students scored 1090–1300 on the SAT and 24–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Suffolk University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,214 of 8,560).
Is Suffolk University getting harder to get into?
Suffolk University accepted 82% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 85% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Suffolk University overview