Overview
Founded in 1851, Lasell University is a private institution situated in Newton, Massachusetts, outside of Boston. The school offers degree programs focused on professionalism and all students complete at least one internship during their time at Lasell. Communications, fashion and apparel merchandising, and sport and fitness management are among the most popular majors. Lasell is home to several research centers, including the Yamawaki Cultural Center, the Center for Community Based Learning, and the RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies.
Acceptance Rate:
82%
Average Net Price:
$27,428
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average SAT Composite
1080
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,040 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,040 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
83%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,921
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,287
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,160
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
29%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4102
48%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,287
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$13,119,279
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,213,586
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,748
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,449
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
80%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,418
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,963
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
3060
Students Applied
83%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
62
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
4%
Submitting ACT
8%
Submitting SAT
Average SAT Composite: 1080
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,527
Total Number of Undergrads
1,183
0
100
61%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
44
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
17
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
71
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
75%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
78%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Boomer
School Colors
Columbia blue, navy, and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
156
Total Female Athletes
157
Intramural Sports
1
Sports Club
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Field Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Lasell University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,700
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Providence
Hartford
Springfield
Top 5 Employers
Laser College
The TJX Companies, Inc.
Boston Red Sox
Wayfair
State Street
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Sales
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,449
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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