Lasell University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,325
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	85%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Lasell University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 85% indicates that Lasell University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lasell University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Lasell University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Lasell University is 72% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Massachusetts is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lasell University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$42,000

Cost of attendance at Lasell University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$42,000

Cost of attendance at Lasell University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lasell University received on average $25,141 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,141

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	117	36%	$4,732	$553,682
Other Federal Grant	117	36%	$5,259	$615,318
State Grant/Scholarships	136	42%	$1,595	$216,966
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	326	100%	$22,588	$7,363,734
Total Grant & Scholarships	326	100%	$25,141	$8,196,018

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lasell University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lasell University students is 66.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.1%.

66.7%

asian 71.4% 10 students
African American 50.0% 15 students
white 69.4% 236 students
unknown 75.0% 15 students
hispanic 50.0% 23 students
International Students 64.0% 16 students
Mixed Race 78.6% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Northeast Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lasell University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lasell University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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