Campus Location and the City’s Economic and Cultural Landscape
One of Suffolk University’s key strengths is our location. We are situated in the heart of downtown Boston, surrounded by the Public Gardens. From the financial district, home to world-class companies, to the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill north of downtown; from the shops at downtown intersections to the restaurants in Chinatown. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States, a hub for education and culture, as well as a center for finance, law, healthcare, and technology. Suffolk University students have convenient access to a wealth of Boston’s professional opportunities, internships, and cultural activities. Our “in the city, surrounded by the city” location provides our students with an exceptional setting for learning and practical experience. The hardest part of earning an American university diploma
Strong Academic Programs and Rankings
Suffolk University excels in multiple disciplines, with the Law School and the School of Business being the university’s two most renowned schools. The Law School is the second-largest in the Boston area. Its skills-based programs earned it the distinction in the 2026 U.S. News rankings of being the only law school to rank in the top 20% of the nation in every single category for 10 consecutive years. The table below provides a more visual overview of Suffolk University’s academic strengths.
| Academic Disciplines | Affiliated School | Highlights from the 2026 U.S. News Rankings | Program Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Writing | Law School | No. 3 in the U.S. | Ranked in the top 10 in the U.S. for 14 consecutive years; one of the nation’s top legal writing programs |
| Legal Clinic Programs | Law School | No. 8 in the U.S. | A record high, providing students with real-world case representation experience |
| Dispute Resolution | Law School | Ranked 18th in the U.S. | A leading alternative dispute resolution training program in the U.S. |
| Part-Time Juris Doctor | Law School | Ranked 23rd in the U.S. | Provides flexible legal education pathways for working professionals |
| Trial Advocacy | Law School | Ranked 29th in the U.S. | A vital platform for cultivating practice-oriented legal professionals |
In addition, the Sawyer School of Business is accredited by AACSB and has been ranked among the top 15 global business schools by *The Princeton Review*, with its entrepreneurship program also ranking among the top 25 in the United States.
Employment Rates and Graduate Outcomes
Suffolk University boasts outstanding graduate employment and further education outcomes. For the Class of 2024, the employment and further education rates for undergraduate and graduate students were 93% and 96%, respectively, within one semester of graduation. The median average salary for graduates three months after graduation reached $67,510 (well above the U.S. average). Graduates are primarily hired by major employers such as the Massachusetts State Government, Massachusetts General Hospital, Fidelity Investments, Boston Children’s Hospital, and Ernst & Young.
Scholarship Types and Financial Aid System
Suffolk University Scholarships and Financial Aid: To help more students access a quality education, Suffolk University offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid to fall and spring freshmen (including international students). These include the Distinguished Scholarship (up to $24,000), which covers fall and spring freshmen (including international students) and is automatically awarded to eligible students, as well as the International Student Distinguished Scholarship (up to $12,000). For the 2025–2026 academic year, 98% of students received need-based financial aid, with the average award amounting to approximately $41,169.
