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Lasell University

Newton, Massachusetts 02466

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Lasell University is a private urban institution in Newton, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1159.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,944.

Established
1851
Motto
Repulsae Nescia
Mascot
Boomer the Torchbearer
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division III

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82%Acceptance
1159SAT Avg
1,152Students
11:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$49,705Earnings 10yr
$24,944Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lasell University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1159

Reading & WritingMid: 638
550650
MathMid: 565
535610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1159

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,000
Room & Board$13,500
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$63,387
Average Net Price$24,944
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,374
$30–48K$19,185
$48–75K$22,986
$75–110K$27,843
$110K+$33,233

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,944

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (48)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,152
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%
Black 10%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 3%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.2%
Freshman Retention70.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,468
8 Years$50,915
10 Years$49,705

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,300
Men
$51,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#100

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Varsity Sports — Lasers

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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