Suffolk University

Boston, Massachusetts

$61,000 - $82,000

For the 2023-2024 academic year: The average cost of attendance of an international student (Tuition Cost + Living Expenses) for undergraduate students is approximately $70,000, and for graduate students it is approximately $61,000-$82,000, depending upon the program.

Suffolk University is a private institution that was founded in 1906. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, Suffolk University provides students with opportunities for internships, co-op programs, and community engagement, allowing them to gain practical skills and real-world experiences. The university is known for its urban campus, situated in the heart of downtown Boston, which provides students with access to a vibrant city environment and numerous cultural and career opportunities. The University attracts a diverse student body and offers study abroad programs, further enhancing the educational experience. 
Pride

Points of Pride

  • 98% of the undergraduate students are working or in grad school within 1 year of graduation. 
  • 6,792 students with 992 international students from 100+ countries. 
  • #1 best student cities in the US – QS Top Universities Rankings 2023. 
  • Study what you love in small classes with professors who also practice in their fields. 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio. 
  • International students are automatically considered for merit-based awards at the time of admission. 
  • 72% of the students complete an internship. 
  • Around the city, students have access to some of the nation’s best restaurants, museums, historical sites, internship opportunities and Fortune 500 companies.  

University Highlights

  • Ranked one of the “Best National Universities” by U.S. News & World Report 2022-2023 Best Colleges list. 
  • Listed among “Top Colleges and Universities” by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings 2022. 
  • Suffolk University Law School’s Legal Technology program ranked No. 1 in the nation by PreLaw Magazine in 2018 and 2021. 
  • Named among “Top 25 Most Innovative Law Schools” by PreLaw Magazine in 2022. 
  • U.S. News 2023 Best Law Schools rankings: No. 4 in Legal Writing; No. 15 in Clinics; No. 21 in Trial Advocacy; and No. 22 in Dispute Resolution—and ranked among top 20% of US law schools for all four skills categories for past seven years. 
  • Ranked one of the “Best Undergraduate Business Schools” in U.S. News 2022-2023, rising 93 places in the past five years. 
  • Master of Public Administration program ranked by U.S. News among “Top 100 Best Public Affairs Programs” in the nation 2022-2023. 

Standardised Tests

Undergraduate

 

Title 2

  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL: 79 
  • Duolingo: 105 
  • PTE: 54 
  • SAT/ACT: Optional 
  • Application Fee: $50 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 
 
  • IELTS: 6.5 (no sub-score below a 6)  
  • TOEFL: 80 (no sub-score below a 17)  
  • PTE: 54
  • Duolingo: 110 (sub-score requirement varies) 
  • GRE/GMAT: Optional for major program 
  • Application Fee: $50 
  • Fee Waiver: Available 

 

Intakes

Fall (September) and Spring (January).

Accreditation

Sawyer Business School is the only US business school to be simultaneously accredited by AACSB, NASPAA, and CAHME for its graduate business, public administration, and healthcare programs.

Suffolk University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Suffolk received this initial NECHE accreditation in 1952.