Suffolk University

    Boston, MA · Private non-profit · Doctoral / professional

    SAT middle 50% (admitted students)
    1090–1300
    Median ~1200
    Acceptance rate
    82%
    Enrollment
    4,268
    ACT middle 50%
    24–28

    How Suffolk University compares

    • The ~1200 SAT midpoint ranks #125 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #11 of 11 in MA.
    • Its 82% acceptance rate is more selective than 23% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
    • Reported section midpoints skew 20 points toward Reading and Writing (580 Math vs 600 Reading and Writing).
    • Median earnings 10 years after entry ($67,506) are $4,440 above the $63,066 median across that pool.
    National SAT rank
    #125 of 197
    SAT rank in MA
    #11 of 11
    More selective than
    23% of ranked colleges
    Earnings vs national median
    +$4,440

    What the numbers say about Suffolk University

    • The reported middle 50% spans 210 points, from 1090 to 1300. A planning score near or above 1340 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
    • The reported section midpoints are 600 Reading and Writing and 580 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
    • The Scorecard snapshot reports a 82% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
    • Reported outcomes include a 61% completion rate and $67,506 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.
    Understand a 1200 SAT scorePlan for a 1350Verify current admissions policy

    Tuition and outcomes

    Tuition (in-state)
    $47,550
    Tuition (out-of-state)
    $47,550
    Median earnings 10 years after entry
    $67,506
    4-year completion rate (150% time)
    61%

    Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

    How your SAT score lines up

    The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1090 and 1300. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

    • 1340 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1300 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
    • 1200 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
    • 1090 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.
    At or above 1300

    Strong relative score

    At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

    1090–1290

    Within the reported range

    Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

    Below 1090

    Below the reported range

    Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake.

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    Colleges with similar SAT scores

    Ranked by proximity to Suffolk University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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    CollegeLocationSAT middle 50%Acceptance rate
    Old Dominion UniversityNorfolk, VA1100–128090%
    Hartwick CollegeOneonta, NY1070–129070%
    Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX1070–127066%
    Elon UniversityElon, NC1130–128066%
    Howard UniversityWashington, DC1090–132041%
    Rowan UniversityGlassboro, NJ1110–131078%

    FAQs

    What SAT score do I need for Suffolk University?

    Suffolk University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1090–1300, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1340 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

    What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?

    Suffolk University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 82%.

    How much does it cost to attend Suffolk University?

    Published tuition is approximately $47,550 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

    Is Suffolk University test-optional?

    Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Suffolk University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

    Official site: www.suffolk.edu