Lasell University Ratings and Reviews

  • 4/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Newton, MA
  • 4.8 18 reviews
#32 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

Lasell University Ratings and Reviews

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

Student Review Summary

4.8

Approved reviews

18 student reviews

18 out of 18 (100%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Campus Safety highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

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  • 5 stars
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  • 4 stars
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    4.8
  • Academics
    4.9
  • Value for Money
    4.8
  • Professors / Faculty
    4.9
  • Campus Atmosphere
    4.8
  • Housing
    4.9
  • Campus Safety
    5.0
  • Student Life
    4.9
  • Party and Bar Scene
    4.0

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Lasell University?

Jun 5, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell University was certainly the best choice for me. The tight-knit community allows for closer bonds to be made in and out of the classroom. Everyone is kind and caring on campus and there are a lot of chances to meet new people and make those connections. There is also a lot of programming that goes on, including bingo games and music-related events. Services provided to students are great, and the school really does care about its students.

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May 22, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell is a great tight knight community! There is a friendly face everywhere you go on campus and some many opportunities to connect with others that have similar interests of yours.

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May 16, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Going to Lasell is a wonderful experience. I really enjoy the sense of community you find on he campus. All of the professors are very knowledgeable and have lots of experience in their respective fields. I have learned a lot from my classes and built strong relationships with many of my professors. I would recommend Lasell to anyone that is looking.

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Apr 13, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Lots of opportunities for work studies, on-campus jobs and scholarship opportunities. Admissions is usually willing to work with students around all of their needs.

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Jan 31, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Such a welcoming community. I found there was an immediate sense of comradery when I stepped on campus.

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Oct 14, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell is a great school to attend to gain experience within your field. We are right outside of Boston which comes with so many opportunities but from the comfort of a small campus. I had a very easy time finding internships and work because of the connections the school has. Through my time here I have been able to intern for Boston Children's and now I work for Mass General and its because the school was able to help me get into those facilities.

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Oct 13, 2022
Rating 4 out of 5

The faculty are great and really help you tailor your classes to your interests and passions. The extra curriculars are also great and beneficial for providing hands on experience to use after Lasell.

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Oct 13, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell is a beautiful and diverse campus that has excellent professors that are more than willing to help students find their success after graduation. Lasell has a buzzing activities scene with the student activities board hosting activities each week for students.

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Oct 13, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

As a sophmore at Lasell University, I have loved attending Lasell so far! The professors and staff are very helpful and experienced. I am already in my field through a pre-practicum experience offered through the school. Everyone on campus is always welcoming and friendly. There is always something to do around campus! The clubs are great and have helped me make great friends! It is a very positive school with lots going on!

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May 23, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell University offers a tight knit close community where you can make personal connections with faculty and staff. I have had so many real world experiences already as I am halfway through my college career. This school has given me more opportunities than I can count to help me excel in my industry post-grad. The academics at Lasell are phenomenal and you truly are able to do anything you set your mind too!

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May 19, 2022
Rating 4 out of 5

Lasell University is very open and accepting off all. Its a diverse campus that accommodates to students needs and wants.

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May 19, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell University has given me a great college experience. I love how tight knit the community is, and how easy it is to really get to know your professors. It is so nice to have professors that care so much about your success, and really want to get to know you. The connections I have made with my professors, staff, and even other students would have been much more difficult to make at a larger school. So many doors have opened up for me since the start of my freshman year. I also love the location, as it is close to Boston but also tucked away in a quiet, residential area.

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Feb 21, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell offers its students so many opportunities to succeed and find their passions. I didn?t realize how much I love to write until starting at Lasell, but when I did, I quickly switched my major to Journalism. I also found my passion for fashion and media through the clubs I became a part of, and am now working as a social media intern in Boston. My professors at Lasell have been very beneficial to my success and finding my internship! I was never focused on these things in high school, but Lasell offered me the chance to find my passions and has offered me every chance to succeed. If anything, sometimes there are too many opportunities and I get stressed because I don?t have time to take advantage of them all! Lasell has so many clubs and activities, there?s something for everyone. This has been a great way for me to connect with people, and some of my closest friends I?ve met through my involvements in the Lasell community.

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Feb 19, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

There are so many great opportunities here. I love the atmosphere on campus and professors want to see you succeed.

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Feb 8, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Lasell has let me explore my interests along side my peers with the help of my professors. Our Academic Advisors make sure we are on track and involved in the various activities on campus. I am grateful to be a part of this amazing community.

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Feb 7, 2022
Rating 4 out of 5

As a student, I have overall enjoyed my experience at Lasell. The location alone is incredible, and has presented me with so many benefits. Being located so close to Boston has allowed me to experience so much socially, while also having a quiet place to come back to at the end of the day. I also have enjoyed the small class sizes and feel as though I am getting the most one on one attention from professors when I truly need it.

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Feb 7, 2022
Rating 5 out of 5

Right off the start I would like to say that not all universities are known for their party scenes, yes it is correct that there are not a lot of on-campus parties but that is because students need to make friends with the upperclassmen. It is important to make friends, and attending events can help every student branch out, joining clubs is also a great way to meet others. I have lived in 2 residential homes and 1 residential dorm, I definitely prefer living in a house because each room is unique, no houses have a room that is exactly the same, each room is designed differently. The residential dorms are fun as I get to see many people which is what helped me get to know more students as well. I joined a club during my first year and now I am the president of the organization. Now talking about academics, each class is great because the number of students is not a lot per course, the professors also always recommend seeing them during their office hours and this shows the students how each professor cares about the students because we have many chances to speak one-on-one about certain topics or assignments. Overall I have had a positive experience and I still have another year to go.

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Mar 24, 2015
Rating 5 out of 5

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Rate Lasell University

Share your ratings for Lasell University across academics, campus life, and more to help prospective students understand what it's really like to attend.

Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Lasell University was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026