Suffolk University Acceptance Rate
Boston, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,101
- Admitted
- 8,560
- Yield
- 14.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Suffolk University's acceptance rate has risen from 83.9% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,786 to 10,101 (+15%) over that period.
Its 84.7% rate makes Suffolk University more selective than about 32% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 31%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (86.2% for women vs 82.1% for men, a 4.1-point gap). Suffolk University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,786 | 7,372 | 83.9% | 1,085 |
| 2015–16 | 8,492 | 6,995 | 82.4% | 1,334 |
| 2016–17 | 8,481 | 7,160 | 84.4% | 1,186 |
| 2017–18 | 8,097 | 6,765 | 83.5% | 1,061 |
| 2018–19 | 8,325 | 7,104 | 85.3% | 1,240 |
| 2019–20 | 8,194 | 6,853 | 83.6% | 1,085 |
| 2020–21 | 7,686 | 6,602 | 85.9% | 890 |
| 2021–22 | 7,501 | 6,603 | 88% | 982 |
| 2022–23 | 9,699 | 8,418 | 86.8% | 1,260 |
| 2023–24 | 10,101 | 8,560 | 84.7% | 1,214 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,551 | 5,644 | 86.2% |
| Men | 3,550 | 2,916 | 82.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–660 | 15% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–32 | 2% |
How Suffolk University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Suffolk University's acceptance rate?
Suffolk University's acceptance rate is 84.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,560 admitted of 10,101 applicants).
Is Suffolk University test optional?
Suffolk University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Suffolk University?
Suffolk University received 10,101 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,560.
What SAT score do you need for Suffolk University?
Admitted students at Suffolk University typically scored 560–660 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Suffolk University getting harder to get into?
Suffolk University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.9% in 2014–15 to 84.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.suffolk.edu/.