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Lasell University
Newton, MA · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $26,341
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $64,330
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lasell University is a private nonprofit college in Newton, MA with 1,226 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1100 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $26,341 per year ($19,462 for families earning under $30,000). 65% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $64,330 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,060
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,517
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing530–598
200800
SAT Math500–560
200800
What Lasell University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $44,041
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $28,392
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,462
- $30–48k$19,909
- $48–75k$21,160
- $75–110k$27,653
- $110k+$32,589
Get a personal estimate with Lasell University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 65%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $64,330
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $26,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,226
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White61%
- Hispanic15%
- Black11%
- Asian2%
Lasell University FAQ
What is Lasell University's acceptance rate?+
Lasell University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lasell University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 530–598 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–560 on SAT Math; the average total is 1100.
Is Lasell University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lasell University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,060 students applied to Lasell University and 2,517 were admitted; 314 enrolled.
Does Lasell University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Lasell University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lasell University require an essay?+
Lasell University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lasell University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $44,041 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $26,341.
What is Lasell University's graduation rate?+
65% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 166391 · How we use this data
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