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Suffolk University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$45,380
Out-of-state tuition
$45,380
Average net price
$30,031
Attendance cost
$62,822
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Suffolk University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Suffolk University.
Tuition
Per semester: $22,690
Annual: $45,380
Room and board
Per semester: $9,781
Annual: $19,562
Books and supplies
Per semester: $600
Annual: $1,200
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,049
Annual: $2,098
Attendance cost
Per semester: $31,411
Annual: $62,822
Suffolk University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$181,520
Four-year attendance estimate
$251,288
Four-year average net price
$120,124
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Suffolk University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $45,380 and out-of-state tuition is $45,380. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Suffolk University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Suffolk University reports $45,380 for out-of-state tuition and $45,380 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$19,562
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$26,054
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,200
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,098
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$62,822
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Suffolk University pays approximately $30,031 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
84.74%
SAT Average
1,197
ACT Range
24-32
Suffolk University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 84.74%. This means approximately 847 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,434 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
84.74%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$45,380
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$45,380
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$62,822
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$30,031
State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
27.41%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
55.97%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Suffolk University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$45,380
Room and board
$19,562
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,098
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$62,822
Average net price
$30,031
Average aid coverage
52%
$32,791 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Suffolk University pays approximately $30,031 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Suffolk University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Suffolk University net price
$30,031
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Suffolk University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $45,380 and average net price at $30,031. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$45,380
Current net price
$30,031
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
59.85%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$67,506
Undergraduates
4,434
10-Year Median Earnings - Suffolk University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Suffolk University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Suffolk University?
Undergraduates
4,434
Completion rate
59.85%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.41%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
55.97%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 27.41% of Suffolk University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 55.97% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
27.41%
Federal loan rate
55.97%
Students with any loan
94.55%
Average net price
$30,031
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Suffolk University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Suffolk University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$20,500
Median completer debt
$26,889
Median monthly payment
$285
Federal loan rate
55.97%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Suffolk University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Suffolk University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Suffolk University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Suffolk University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$249,936,630
Faculty salary field
$13,004
Tuition revenue per FTE
$25,449
Instructional spend per FTE
$11,904
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Suffolk University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Suffolk University is listed at 73 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108-3901. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Address
73 Tremont St.
Boston, MA 02108-3901
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Suffolk University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 84.74%
- Tuition
- $45,380
- Net price
- $30,031
- 10-yr earnings
- $67,506
- Accept. rate
- 4.74%
- Tuition
- $60,156
- Net price
- $19,813
- 10-yr earnings
- $143,372
- Accept. rate
- 21.66%
- Tuition
- $64,458
- Net price
- $20,575
- 10-yr earnings
- $129,455
- Accept. rate
- 85.21%
- Tuition
- $38,850
- Net price
- $35,084
- 10-yr earnings
- $125,557
- Accept. rate
- 19.74%
- Tuition
- $56,032
- Net price
- $38,876
- 10-yr earnings
- $123,938
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Suffolk University Tuition?
Suffolk University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $45,380. In-state tuition is $45,380. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Suffolk University's average net price?
Suffolk University's average net price in the local dataset is $30,031. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Suffolk University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Suffolk University.
What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?
Suffolk University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 84.74%.
How much is Suffolk University tuition?
Suffolk University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $45,380.
What is Suffolk University's average net price?
Suffolk University's average net price in the local dataset is $30,031.
What does Suffolk University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $25,575 for Suffolk University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Suffolk University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $67,506 for Suffolk University.
Is Suffolk University accredited?
Suffolk University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Suffolk University?
The local dataset lists 4,434 undergraduate students at Suffolk University.
What percentage of Suffolk University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Suffolk University in the local dataset is 27.41%.
What is the federal loan rate at Suffolk University?
The federal loan rate for Suffolk University in the local dataset is 55.97%.
Where should I verify Suffolk University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Suffolk University or the latest official federal education data.