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Suffolk UniversityBoston, MA
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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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#3 in Federal Region I Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$45,380Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,168
cheaper$36,336Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,712
Less$25,800Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,070
Admission
Lower1,190 SAT
27 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Easier86.79%Acceptance RateTighter14.37%
Lower14.97%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable31.32%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller6,734Total EnrollmentLarger36,714
Smaller4,381Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger18,459
Smaller2,353Graduate Student PopulationLarger18,255
Smaller215Online Student PopulationLarger4,044
Completion & Outcomes
Lower60%Graduate RateHigher88%
25%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower76%Retention RateHigher94%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,496)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,792)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty13 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
619Number of faculties3,946
Lower$108,611Average Faculty SalaryHigher$139,765
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.