Suffolk University's published cost of attendance is $65,281. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,745, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $25,711, middle-income families pay about $25,702, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $29,654, and higher-income families pay roughly $36,264.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $65,281 |
| Tuition and Fees | $47,550 |
| Room and Board | $21,326 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,663 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $29,618 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $24,745 |
| $30–48k | $25,711 |
| $48–75k | $25,702 |
| $75–110k | $29,654 |
| $110k+ | $36,264 |
Suffolk University's published cost of attendance is $65,281. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $24,745, families in the lower-middle income band pay around $25,711, middle-income families pay about $25,702, families in the upper-middle income band pay approximately $29,654, and higher-income families pay roughly $36,264. Azimuth ranks Suffolk University #1256 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Suffolk University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. The gap between sticker price and net price reflects the institution's commitment to need-based aid, though the spread across income bands shows that affordability varies meaningfully by family circumstances. Merit scholarships are also available and can reduce net price further for qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,889, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $38,234; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,456, median federal debt of $26,889 projects to a monthly payment of about $304 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Suffolk University earn median 4-year earnings of $74,456, placing Suffolk University in the 74.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $15,214 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Suffolk University in the 92.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Suffolk University #235 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Suffolk University's program portfolio is anchored in business and professional fields. Digital Marketing is the largest program with 121 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $71,855, performing at 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Finance program graduates 114 students with median 4-year earnings of $90,090, while Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication and Business Administration round out the top programs with 96 and 93 graduates respectively, earning $66,709 and $71,855. The concentration in Business — representing 39% of degrees — reflects the institution's focus on career-ready, professionally oriented fields that connect directly to Boston's financial services, consulting, and business sectors.
