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$47,550
per year
In-State Tuition
87%
Acceptance Rate
61%
Graduation Rate
75%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$23,775 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$38,040 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$66,570 saved
18 of 33 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $161,670potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A program combining two or more fields into one course of study. NCES CIP 30.0000 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
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Men's teams
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Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Ice Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$24,745
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$67,506
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,889
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Suffolk University
⚠️ Partial acceptance — verify which exams apply
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,585 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $23,775
8 exams
24 credits
Save $38,040
14 exams
42 credits
Save $66,570
Verified Aug 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$23,775 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$38,040 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$66,570 saved
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Suffolk County
Control
Private
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