Many measures are used to evaluate a University, and Suffolk has been recognized as outstanding in a wide variety of categories by students and educators.

Suffolk rated among the best by Princeton Review for third year in a row

Suffolk University “offers an outstanding undergraduate education,” according to the Princeton Review. The New York-based educational services company has again ranked Suffolk among the nation’s best in The Best 361 Colleges, the new 2007 edition of its annual "best colleges" guide.

The Review reiterates its previous comment that “Suffolk University is about diversity and a solid education in an ideal location.” It goes on to state that “’the school is very dedicated to its students, offering small classes,” and praises the faculty as “a fantastic resource, always willing to help anyone who asks for it. They also do their best to challenge students in classes without setting them up for failure.”

The Review also describes the University’s international populations, “enhanced by Suffolk’s permanent campuses in Madrid, Spain, and Dakar, Senegal,” and highlights the benefits of the University’s “strong ties to city businesses and government, as well as the cultural opportunities available to students thanks to its Beacon Hill location in the heart of Boston.

The Guide, which includes only about 15% of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges, considers institutional data, feedback from current students, on-site visits, and feedback from college counselors and parents of students.

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U.S. News ranks Suffolk in top tier of “Best Universities—Masters” in the North for 2007

The U.S. News 2007 rankings have again listed Suffolk University as among the first tier of “Best Universities-Master’s” in the North. The study also ranks Suffolk sixth for its percentage of international students.

The master’s institutions, as designated by U.S. News, “provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs.” Suffolk also offers doctoral programs in psychology and economics.

There are 572 universities in the master’s category nationwide, and the rankings cover four geographic areas: North, South, Midwest, and West. The North includes 165 ranked institutions in the six New England states, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

The U.S. News rankings consider the opinions of the academic community, retention of students, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, graduation rate, and alumni giving.

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Suffolk Among Top 100 Campuses for LGBT Students

Suffolk University is featured in the Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students as one of the 100 best campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students.

The book is the product of more than 5,000 online interviews with LGBT students, faculty and staff, according to Alyson Publications and Campus PrideNet. It serves as comprehensive guide, profiling the 100 best colleges and universities for LGBT students.

The author is Shane L. Windmeyer, founder of Campus PrideNet, a national network for college student leaders and campus organizations involved in LGBT issues.

The Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students acknowledges the time and effort Suffolk University and other institutions put into creating a welcoming, safe college experience for all students.

For more information about Suffolk’s programs and services for LGBT students, contact the Office of Diversity Services.

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Suffolk University Cited Among Best 361 Colleges

The Princeton Review cites Suffolk University one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education in the 2006 edition of The Best 361 Colleges. The book’s profile says the "University is about diversity and a solid education in an ideal location," likening the city of Boston to "a giant college campus with endless possibilities." Only about 15 percent of the four-year colleges in America and two Canadian colleges are in the book. The main factor in the selection of schools is the quality of their academic programs, according to Princeton Review.  
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Suffolk chosen by The Princeton Review as one of the “Top 25 Most Connected Campuses”

The Princeton Review named Suffolk University one of the Top 25 Most Connected Campuses in the country, one of two Boston schools to earn that distinction in 2004. To identify the colleges on the list, The Princeton Review conducted a survey in computing capabilities. Criteria included the ratio of school-owned computers accessible to students; the breadth of the computer science curriculum; the sophistication of campus technology; availability of school-owned digital cameras and equipment for student use; wireless Internet access on campus; and support for handheld computing.

 

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U.S. News 2005 rankings list Suffolk among first tier of “Best Universities-Master’s” in the North

The U.S. News & World Report 2005 rankings list Suffolk University among the first tier of “Best Universities-Master’s” in the North.  It also ranks Suffolk fourth in this category for the number of international students. The master’s institutions, as designated by U.S. News, “provide a full range of undergraduate and master’s programs.” Suffolk also offers doctoral programs in psychology and economics.

There are 572 universities in the master’s category nationwide, and the rankings cover four geographic areas: North, South, Midwest, and West. The North includes 165 ranked institutions in the six New England states, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C.

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2005 Massachusetts Professor of the Year

Walter H. Johnson, chairman of the Physics Department, was named 2005 Massachusetts Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Johnson was chosen from among nearly 400 nominees. There were winners in 40 states, Guam, and the District of Columbia in 2005.

The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching is the world’s only advanced-study center for teachers and the third oldest foundation in the nation. CASE is the largest international association of educational institutions, with more than 3,200 member colleges, universities, and independent elementary and secondary schools in nearly 50 countries.

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Suffolk recognized by NAFSA for achieving high level of internationalization

NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, has identified Suffolk University as one of thirteen institutions that have achieved high levels of internationalization. Suffolk is featured in a major NAFSA report entitled “Internationalizing the Campus 2004: Profiles of Success at Colleges and Universities.”

“Suffolk has transformed itself from an evening college for part-time students to a full-fledged university with deep academic commitments and responsibilities on three continents,” according to the NAFSA report.

The profile includes commentary from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in its accreditation report, which lauds the University because “its emphasis on students of all backgrounds continues to be central to its values and its activities. ... As it approaches its Centennial Celebration, Suffolk University should view its evolution with considerable pride.”

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The Princeton Review has selected Suffolk as one of the “Best Northeastern Colleges”

The Princeton Review selected Suffolk University for inclusion in its 2003-2004 edition of The Best Northeastern Colleges. Suffolk’s profile was written by the heart and soul of the University, its students. Here are some of the things that they had to say:

“Suffolk University is about diversity and a solid education in an ideal location.”

“The school is very dedicated to its students, offering small classes and going the extra mile to line up co-op and internship opportunities.”

Suffolk undergrads save their highest praise for the faculty whom they describe as “a fantastic resource, always willing to help anyone who asks for it.” The students went on to mention how the Suffolk faculty “do their best to challenge students in classes without setting them up for failure.”

In addition, the Suffolk students made it known that they appreciate how “the administration is easily accessible and open to student feedback.”

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Suffolk praised in Barron’s Best Buys in College Education

“Barron’s Best Buys in College Education is a guide to 282 myth-breakers’ schools that breach the supposed link between college price and college quality. Although some of them are better known than others, all deserve recognition where it counts: in the performance of their faculties, the depth and comprehensiveness of their curricula, the preparation of their students for lives after graduation, and the prices they charge for their services."
--Barron’s Best Buys in College Education, sixth edition (2001-2002), by Lucia Solorzano

Barron’s Quotes:

"...Is attentive in its teaching and has been nationally recognized for its efforts to retain and graduate, not just admit, all kinds of students."

"Students generally praise professors for being well versed in their subject matter. ... "

"...With a tuition rate just half that of more prestigious Boston-area schools, Suffolk is set apart from the majority of urban commuter institutions in that it remains small. ..."

"Seventy-five percent of 1999-2000 freshmen and 61 percent of continuing students received financial aid."

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Suffolk included among “The Best 201 Colleges for the Real World”

Suffolk University has repeatedly been selected as one of the Best 201 Colleges For The Real World, most recently in 2003-2004 edition of Great Colleges For The Real World – Get In. Get Out. Get A Job.

The colleges and universities profiled in Great Colleges For The Real World were evaluated on a five-star rating system, five being exceptional. Suffolk University received four stars for overall student “College Experience” and another four-star rating in the “Market Response” category, which is an indicator of how other students view the college in terms of its responsiveness to basic student needs and trends.

 

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