Lasell University

Newton, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Lasell University

Lasell University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Newton, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,226 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 59% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,705.

81%

Acceptance

$27,511

Net price

1,226

Enrollment

59%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

1,100

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading530–598

SAT Math500–560

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$27,511

Average net price

$27,040

In-state tuition

$27,040

Out-of-state tuition

$14,040

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$42,434

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

72%

Students with federal loans

$26,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$18,334

$30–48K

$17,631

$48–75K

$25,139

$75–110K

$29,359

$110K+

$32,947

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing22.4%

Business20.6%

Parks & Recreation11.9%

Communications10.1%

Visual & Performing Arts10.1%

Education7.9%

Social Sciences5.1%

Psychology4.3%

Biology1.4%

History1.4%

After Graduation

$49,705

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,468

Median earnings (6 yrs)

59%

Graduation rate

70%

Retention rate

78%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,067

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,226

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

65% women

35% men

Race & ethnicity

White

61%

Hispanic

15%

Black

11%

Two or more races

Asian

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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