Suffolk University Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
10%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Suffolk University has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.9%(2,231)
Hispanic
19.0%(757)
African American
9.0%(359)
Asian
8.3%(331)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.2%(168)
Unknown
3.5%(138)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment7,239
International Students10%

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
38.0%(1,772)
Women
62.0%(2,897)

Gender Statistics

Men1,772

24% of total enrollment

Women2,897

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Suffolk University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(82)
18-19
45.8%(2,055)
20-21
35.3%(1,585)
22-24
13.3%(596)
25+
3.7%(166)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(43)
22-24
38.2%(847)
25+
59.7%(1,323)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Suffolk University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 55% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.6%(660)
Out-of-State
35.6%(430)
International
9.8%(119)

Regional Representation

In-State660

55% of student body

Out-of-State430

36% of student body

International119

10% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age