Campus & Student Life at Suffolk University

Home to about 4,397 undergraduates in 2020, Suffolk is a private university located in Boston, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Suffolk offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Suffolk can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Suffolk Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Suffolk Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 15.0% of the student population at Suffolk. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Suffolk Disability Services.

Suffolk for the Military

While not a "service academy", Suffolk does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Suffolk Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Suffolk for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Suffolk University

Suffolk offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Suffolk University

There were 4,397 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,179 (95.0%). Part-time attendance was 218 (5.0%).

Suffolk University is Ranked #381 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Suffolk receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Suffolk #381 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Suffolk by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Suffolk Diversity Guide.

Suffolk University Competes in the NCAA

Suffolk has a total of 212 student athletes, 125 men and 87 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Suffolk University Athletics