Lasell University

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

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About Lasell University

Lasell University (LU) is a private university in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. It was founded by Edward Lasell in 1851 as a women's seminary. It became a college in 1932, a four-year institution in 1989, coeducational in 1997, and a university proper in 2019. The campus spans 54 acres and is located in the village of Auburndale. Lasell offers bachelor's, master's, and graduate degrees in several disciplines. The university participates in NCAA Division III athletics, as well as having a student newspaper, a student yearbook, and a student-run radio station.

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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

Lasell University FAQ

Is Lasell University a public or private school?

Lasell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Newton, MA.

What is the acceptance rate at Lasell University?

Lasell University has an acceptance rate of 81%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does Lasell University cost?

The average annual net price at Lasell University is $27,511 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $27,040.

What is the graduation rate at Lasell University?

About 59% of students at Lasell University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Lasell University graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Lasell University students earn a median of $49,705 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lasell University?

Admitted students at Lasell University have an average SAT score of 1,100 and an ACT midpoint of 27. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.

How many students attend Lasell University?

Lasell University enrolls about 1,226 students.

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