Boston, MA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 85%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,194 | 6,853 | 1,085 | 84% |
| 2020 | 7,686 | 6,602 | 890 | 86% |
| 2021 | 7,501 | 6,603 | 982 | 88% |
| 2022 | 9,699 | 8,418 | 1,260 | 87% |
| 2023 | 10,101 | 8,560 | 1,214 | 85% |
Fall 2023 applicants
5,644 of 6,551 women and 2,916 of 3,550 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Suffolk University has an acceptance rate of 85% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 8,560 of 10,101 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 85 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,101 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,214 enrolled.
No. Suffolk University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 85%.