- Acceptance rate: 82% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–670 reading and writing, 540–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 24–28 composite
- Average net price: $33,089 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Suffolk University reported: an acceptance rate of 82% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 24–28.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Suffolk University reviews each application.
Suffolk University GPA requirements
Suffolk University doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Suffolk University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Suffolk University acceptance rate
Suffolk University admitted 8,487 of 10,308 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 82%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Suffolk University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Boston, Massachusetts, with 4,326 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Suffolk University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 620 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 540 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 26 | 28 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1216 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Suffolk University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Suffolk University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,089 a year at Suffolk University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Suffolk University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Suffolk University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Suffolk University look for?
Suffolk University doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Suffolk University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Suffolk University admitted 82% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Suffolk University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Suffolk University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–670 in reading and writing and 540–630 in math; ACT composite 24–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at Suffolk University?
Suffolk University's acceptance rate was 82% for fall 2024: it admitted 8,487 of 10,308 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Suffolk University?
It's one factor among several: Suffolk University requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Suffolk University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Suffolk University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Suffolk University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 12% sent SAT scores and 2% sent ACT scores.
Does Suffolk University look at legacy status?
No. Suffolk University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Suffolk University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,089 a year at Suffolk University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Suffolk University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Suffolk University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Suffolk University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Suffolk UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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