Lasell University

Newton, MA
Lasell University

Newton, MA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,000

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

37%

male

63%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,110
Declined 386
Total Received 2,496
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Private

1,713

undergraduate students

640

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1851, Lasell University is a private coeducational institution conferring bachelor's and master's degrees. Its 53-acre campus is located in Newton, Massachusetts—just eight miles from Boston.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,353
Established in 1851
Coeducational Coeducational

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54-acre, suburban campus in Newton (population: 88,904), eight miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport and train serve Boston. School operates transportation to local shopping area and public transportation.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
02466

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
75%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
85%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
10%
Top 1/4
32%
Top 1/2
62%
Bottom 1/2
38%
Bottom 1/4
14%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

reading math writing
75th
590
25th
490
75th
590
25th
490
composite english math
75th
25
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 15
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline November 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

84%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,110
Declined 386
Total Received 2,496

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

94%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,682

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,500
Room & board $16,000
Additional fees $1,500
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $56,000
Average Financial Aid - $24,682
Total with Avg. Aid $31,318

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,730,702
State $690,372
Institutional $24,755,971
Other external $400,005
Total $28,577,050

Non-need-based

Federal $2,532,353
State $698,248
Institutional $16,748,029
Other external $1,356,911
Total $21,335,541

Scholarships

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 617 243-2227
F: 617 243-2326
finaid@lasell.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined
Baseball
Basketball
Field hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, crew, golf, rugby, tennis, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, crew, rugby, tennis

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, cheerleading, dance team, football, golf, soccer, step team, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, Wiffle ball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Northeast Athletic Conference, Pilgrim League, North Eastern Collegiate Volleyball Association, New England Women's Lacrosse Alliance

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting.
Applied Mathematics, General.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Communication and Media Studies, Other.
Criminology.
Curriculum and Instruction.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
English Language and Literature, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Environmental Studies.
Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
Fashion Merchandising.
Fashion/Apparel Design.
Finance, General.
Fine and Studio Arts Management.
Forensic Science and Technology.
Graphic Design.
History, General.
Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Meeting and Event Planning.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Nutrition Sciences.
Project Management.
Psychology, General.
Rehabilitation Science.
Resort Management.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Sociology, General.
Special Education and Teaching, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Communications
  2. Sports/fitness Administration/management
  3. Fashion Merchandising

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

2,353

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

73%

1,713
students

Female
63%
1,081

Male
37%
632

27%

640
students

Female
56%
359

Male
44%
281

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

96%

1,643
students

Female
64%
1,045

Male
36%
598

4%

70
students

Female
51%
36

Male
49%
34

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Student Break-down

5%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Hispanic/Latino
63%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 16
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Saudi Arabia
Taiwan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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