Suffolk University Law School

2025 Tuition $61,044LSAT 154GPA 3.55

Private - Boston, Massachusetts

For the academic year 2024-2025, Suffolk University Law School's tuition & fees is $61,044. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $97,000.

Suffolk University Law School Tuition & Expenses

2024-2025 Rate
Tuition & Fees$61,044
Books & Supplies Costs$1,250
Room & Board$29,640
Other Expenses$5,066
2025-2026 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$64,528
*2025-2026 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Suffolk University Law School' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Suffolk University Law School' tuition & fees is comparable to the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, its tuition is comparable to the average tuition of $59,984.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Suffolk University Law School and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Suffolk University Law School$61,044
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
Massachusetts Law Schools
Public Schools$41,272$41,272
Private Schools$62,323
LocationTuition & Fees
Suffolk University Law SchoolBoston, MA$61,044
New York Law SchoolNew York, NY$64,824
DePaul University College of LawChicago, IL$52,145
South Texas College of LawHouston, TX$41,110
Seattle University School of LawSeattle, WA$59,494
University of Detroit Mercy School of LawDetroit, MI$47,654

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2024-2025, Suffolk University Law School's LL.M. tuition & fees is $58,480.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $91,902.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$58,480
Books & Supplies Costs$1,250
Room & Board$27,618
Other Expenses$4,554

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Suffolk University Law School's acceptance rate is 64.30%. A total of 2,899 applicants applied to and 1,864 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 388 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 20.82%.
The next table compares Suffolk University Law School's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20201,9241,28336466.68%28.37%
2020-20211,9751,37039969.37%29.12%
2021-20222,6021,46843656.42%29.70%
2022-20232,8351,72143260.71%25.10%
2018-20191,9711,28237465.04%29.17%
2017-20181,9621,29233265.85%25.70%
2016-20171,9241,22335563.57%29.03%
2015-20161,8341,28133469.85%26.07%
2023-20242,8991,86438864.30%20.82%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Suffolk University Law School64.30%20.82%388
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
Massachusetts Law Schools45.04%24.81%252
Public Schools67.27%15.61%111
Private Schools42.27%25.96%269

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Suffolk University Law School's LSAT score is 154%. The 75th percentile score is 158 and the 25th percentile is 150. For full-time law school students, the average LSAT score is 155 and 153 for part-time students.
The 2024 Suffolk University Law School's GPA score is 3.55%. The 75th percentile score is 3.72 and the 25th percentile is 3.33. For full-time law school students, the average GPA score is 3.56 and 3.41 for part-time students.
The next table compares Suffolk University Law School's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 156156157 152152153 149149149
2020-2021 158158160 154154154 149149148
2021-2022 158158157 154154152 150150149
2022-2023 158158157 154154152 150151148
2018-2019 156156158 153153154 149149150
2017-2018 154-1-1 150-1-1 147-1-1
2016-2017 154153155 150150151 146146147
2015-2016 154-1-1 150-1-1 145-1-1
2023-2024 158159157 154155153 150151149
75th PercentileMedian25th Percentile
AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time AverageFull-timePart-time
2019-2020 3.553.543.57 3.333.333.33 3.083.13.05
2020-2021 3.663.663.59 3.443.453.41 3.173.183.14
2021-2022 3.693.683.75 3.483.483.47 3.253.263.21
2022-2023 3.673.693.65 3.493.53.43 3.23.223.18
2018-2019 3.573.573.57 3.363.363.39 3.133.133.13
2017-2018 3.54-1-1 3.3-1-1 3-1-1
2016-2017 3.533.523.62 3.273.243.37 2.972.963.05
2015-2016 3.48-1-1 3.23-1-1 3.02-1-1
2023-2024 3.723.743.63 3.553.563.41 3.333.373.06
LSAT ScoreGPA
Suffolk University Law School1543.55
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
Massachusetts Law Schools1593.60
Public Schools1503.39
Private Schools1613.63

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 329 students out of 349 total graduates from Suffolk University Law School took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 15graduate in prior year and 2early exam takers. Of those who took the bar exam, 261 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 79.33%.
The next table compares Suffolk University Law School's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020303281 18766.55% 3917
2020-2021306260 20578.85% 5716
2021-2022338315 24377.14% 5132
2022-2023326301 21471.1% 4520
2018-2019321290 17660.69% 6028
2017-2018411366 21959.84% 7832
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024349329 26179.33% 3517
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Suffolk University Law School79.33%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
Massachusetts Law Schools79%
Public Schools59%
Private Schools81%