Lasell University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Newton, MA
4.8 18 reviews

#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,668

Location Newton, Massachusetts
Website lasell.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Lasell University (formerly Lasell College) sits on a suburban 54-acre campus in Newton, Massachusetts, located eight miles west of downtown Boston. Founded in 1851 as one of the first two-year women's colleges in the United States, Lasell transformed into a four-year coeducational institution in 1989 and achieved university status in 2019. The campus combines Victorian-era mansions with modern academic facilities, reflecting its historical roots while accommodating contemporary educational needs. While maintaining selective admission standards, Lasell is known for its "Connected Learning" philosophy that integrates classroom education with practical experience, particularly in fashion merchandising, communication, and business programs. The university provides traditional dormitory and suite-style housing options for undergraduate students, with most first-year and sophomore students required to live on campus.

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Ratings

Lasell University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lasell University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#820
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#515
Best Colleges in Massachusetts

#43
Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

#32
Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts

#43

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1030/1158
GPA 3.12

Acceptance Rate

81.2%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 13.7%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,040

Costs for Lasell University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$27,040
Books and Supplies		$1,200
Other Fees		$0
Room and Board		$14,040
Budget for Other Expenses		$2,720
Total One Year Cost		$45,000

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

47% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lasell University are Business, Visual and Performing Arts, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 44% of students major in Business, 13% in Visual and Performing Arts, and 13% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.