Suffolk University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Suffolk University?

Suffolk is a private university, and the reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was the same for in-state and out-of-state students: $46,954, plus $596 in required fees. Those published charges are a starting point, not the amount every student ultimately pays.

• Tuition and required fees: $47,550 for the reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate year.
• Typical room and board charges: $22,782 for the reported year.
• Books and supplies: $1,200 as a reported estimate.

Adding those three reported categories produces $71,532. It is not a complete personal cost-of-attendance estimate: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges may add to the budget, while housing and meal costs depend on a student's choices. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $1,381 per credit hour; graduate and law students should use their own program's current rates rather than the undergraduate figures.

Financial aid can change the calculation substantially, but an award is not the same as a discount. Reported aid figures indicate that 98% of students received financial aid and 55% had student loans. The reported average undergraduate grant award was $28,742 among recipients; a grant generally does not have to be repaid, while a loan does. Reported average net price also varies by family income: it was about $25,711 for the lowest reported income band, compared with $36,264 for families above $110,000. These are averages, not individual quotes.

Eligible students may combine institutional scholarships and grants with federal or state assistance, federal loans, and other benefits. Applicants should complete the financial-aid forms Suffolk requires, including the FAFSA for federal aid, and compare awards using the same academic year and housing assumptions. Veterans and eligible dependents should also ask the university's veterans-services and financial-aid offices how military education benefits apply to their specific program.

What are the work-study opportunities at Suffolk University?

Suffolk students may look for part-time campus employment, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study through financial aid. Work-Study is a need-based federal student-employment program, not a grant paid automatically or a guarantee of a job.

A student with a Work-Study award generally must find and work in an eligible position to earn wages, subject to the award limit. Other campus jobs may be available to students without Work-Study eligibility. Applicants should check Suffolk's student-employment listings and financial-aid instructions for hiring steps, pay arrangements, and whether an off-campus position qualifies. A part-time job can help with expenses, but prospective students should not subtract an anticipated wage from a tuition bill before they have both an award and a position.

Career development is a related but distinct service. Suffolk's career resources include assistance with career exploration, applications, internships, and employer connections. Students seeking a particular industry should ask what advising and recruitment activities are available to their school or major; access to career support is not a verified employment outcome.