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Lasell University

1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
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School Highlights

Lasell University serves 1,668 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,668 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lasell University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
Lasell University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1851
Total Faculty
112 staff
102 staff
School Motto
Repulsae Nescia (Ignorant of Defeat)
AccreditationAccred.
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Student Body

The student population of Lasell University has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lasell University diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,668 students
2,627 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,248 students
988 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
420 students
1,639 students

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,293 students
1,869 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,176 students
885 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Graduate Students
72 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
1,925 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
303 students
303 students
% Asian
3%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Hispanic
10%
23%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Black
11%
15%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
58%
42%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.74

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6087%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$64,330
$51,800

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $31,000 is more than the state average of $30,173. The private state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$31,000
$30,173
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%

Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$26,697
$11,249

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
81%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,555
1,555
SAT Reading
540
540
SAT Math
535
535
SAT Writing
480
480
ACT Total Avg.
21
21
ACT Composite
21
21

Sports

School Mascot
Boomer
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lasell University cost?
Lasell University's private state tuition is approximately $31,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Lasell University?
The acceptance rate of Lasell University is 81%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Lasell University's ranking?
Lasell University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Lasell University located?
Lasell University is located in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, MA.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,668 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Verified school update

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