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Suffolk University, or SU, is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded in 1906 by Gleason Archer, Sr. as the Suffolk School of Law. SU expanded during the 1930s and started offering liberal arts and business programs. The university also offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Suffolk University fields more than 30 varsity sports teams. Their official mascot is the Ram and the sports teams are known as the Rams. Some of the notable alumni are Thomas J. Lane, U.S. Representative from Massachusetts; Dan Harrington, world renowned poker player; and James Bamford, journalist and author.
Suffolk University is located in Boston, Massachusetts (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Suffolk University is the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Suffolk University is known for its programs in media, law, and business and management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Suffolk University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Suffolk University had 8,471 enrolled students in 2005.
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Suffolk University
8 Ashburton Pl Beacon Hill
Boston, MA 02108
General Phone: (617) 573-8000
Admissions Phone: (617) 573-8460
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 573-8470
http://www.suffolk.edu
Suffolk University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 786 | business management, accounting, finance, marketing, international business, MIS, business, human resources, ... |
| Law | 503 | law, legal assistant |
| Media | 150 | public relations, communication studies, advertising, public relations and advertising, journalism, mass communication, organizational communications, radio and TV tech, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 132 | political science, English language and literature, international relations, economics, political science and government, American history, sociology, American government and politics, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 106 | criminology, corrections and criminal justice |
| Therapy And Counseling | 96 | personality psychology, child psychology, clinical psychology, mental health counseling, school psychology, social psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 60 | public administration, human services, social service professions, public policy analysis |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | higher education administration, adult education, education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching |
| Science | 33 | biology, radiation biology, biochemistry, marine biology, physics, biotechnology, biophysics, chemistry, ... |
| Medical Adminstration | 28 | health care administration |
| Design | 27 | interior design, graphic design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 18 | computer and info science, computer science, computer engineering |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama, acting, theatre arts management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | film studies |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Engineering | 2 | environmental engineering, electrical engineering |
| Medical Support And Technology | 1 | radiation therapist |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Suffolk University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 807 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 695 | 30 |
| First-professional degree | 483 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 7 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 4 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 2 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Suffolk University had a total enrollment of 8,471 students (6,799 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 52% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 70% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 64 % |
Suffolk University offers campus housing for 777 of its 6,799 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boston, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,229 | 5,132 | 82% | 1,136 | 22% |
| Men | 2,481 | 1,960 | 79% | 449 | 23% |
| Women | 3,748 | 3,172 | 85% | 687 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 9% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 573-8460
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,140 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,140 |
| Room and board | $ 12,180 |
| Room charge | $ 10,020 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,651 |
Financial Aid:
Suffolk University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 221800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 573-8470
Suffolk University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 114 | 64 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 52 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 38 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 82 | $110,571 | 27 | $96,913 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 57 | $75,401 | 48 | $70,301 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $71,533 | 31 | $65,749 |
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $45,022 | 11 | $49,100 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 204 | $86,226 | 117 | $73,243 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Organizational Behavior Studies
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Education, General
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS
American Government and Politics (United States)
American History (United States)
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
European History
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, Other
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communications Technology/Technician
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Political Communication
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
Radiation Biology/Radiobiology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Personality Psychology
School Psychology
Social Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Suffolk University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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