Suffolk University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
8%
International
36
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Suffolk University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.2%(2,127)
Hispanic
18.9%(716)
African American
9.0%(340)
Asian
8.3%(313)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.2%(160)
Unknown
3.1%(118)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment6,734
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Suffolk University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Suffolk University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.8%(1,655)
Women
62.2%(2,726)

Gender Statistics

Men1,655

25% of total enrollment

Women2,726

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Suffolk University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(68)
18-19
42.8%(1,875)
20-21
37.6%(1,648)
22-24
14.0%(613)
25+
4.0%(177)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(39)
22-24
37.0%(871)
25+
61.2%(1,441)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Suffolk University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.7%(711)
Out-of-State
35.6%(446)
International
7.7%(97)

Regional Representation

In-State711

57% of student body

Out-of-State446

36% of student body

International97

8% of student body

States Represented

36 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age