Lasell University
Lasell University is a private research university in Newton, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,226 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 81.22% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,705 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,040
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,511 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.22% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,226 95.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.64%
- Average SAT Score: 1100
Lasell University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lasell University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lasell University?
Lasell University is located in Newton, MA (ZIP 02466).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lasell University public or private?
Lasell University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lasell University cost?
Published tuition: $27,040.
Average net price after aid: $27,511.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,334 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $17,631 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $25,139 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $29,359 |
| $110,001+ | $32,947 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $108,160.
How hard is it to get into Lasell University?
Admission rate: 81.22%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1100 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lasell University?
Total enrollment: 1,226 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lasell University?
150%-time completion rate: 58.64%.
First-year retention: 70.4%.
What do graduates of Lasell University earn?
Median earnings: $45,468 six years after entry; $49,705 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
31.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lasell University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (440 completions)
- Social Sciences - 45.0401 (55 completions)
- CIP 520201 (50 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (35 completions)
- CIP 310504 (32 completions)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (23 completions)
- CIP 510909 (21 completions)
- CIP 500407 (19 completions)
- CIP 310505 (17 completions)
- General Psychology (14 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lasell University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.22%; completion rate 58.64%; median earnings $49,705 at 10 years; net price $27,511. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$27,040
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lasell University was $27,040.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,511
2024 Value
In 2024 Lasell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,511.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,511 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$108,160 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lasell University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
71.68% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lasell University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lasell University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $30,000 | $30,000 | $25,316 |
| 2014 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $25,993 |
| 2015 | $32,000 | $32,000 | $24,150 |
| 2016 | $33,600 | $33,600 | $23,873 |
| 2017 | $34,600 | $34,600 | $25,743 |
| 2018 | $36,000 | $36,000 | $26,185 |
| 2019 | $37,000 | $37,000 | $27,428 |
| 2020 | $39,000 | $39,000 | $26,666 |
| 2021 | $42,000 | $42,000 | $28,431 |
| 2022 | $42,630 | $42,630 | $28,558 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | $26,000 | $24,944 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.22% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1100
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lasell University in 2024 is 1,226 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
53.66% 100% Completion Time
58.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.66% of students graduating from Lasell University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lasell University.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$49,705 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
52.31% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
351.68% Return on Investment
5.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lasell University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Sciences - 45.0401: 55 completions
CIP 52.0201: 50 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 35 completions
CIP 31.0504: 32 completions
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 23 completions
CIP 51.0909: 21 completions
CIP 50.0407: 19 completions
CIP 31.0505: 17 completions
General Psychology: 14 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 440 completions
Most popular programs at Lasell University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lasell University graduates.
About
Lasell University is a private non-profit institution located in Newton, MA, offering 50 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,226 students. The admission rate is 81.22%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1100. The institution maintains a 58.64% graduation rate. Approximately 31.28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Newton, MA 02466
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Lasell University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lasell University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $27,040 and average net price is $27,511 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lasell University?
The admission rate is 81.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lasell University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lasell University reports midpoint SAT about 1100 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Lasell University earn?
Median earnings are $45,468 six years after entry and $49,705 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lasell University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lasell University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Lasell University?
Total enrollment is about 1,226 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lasell University public or private?
Lasell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Newton, MA.
Is Lasell University an HBCU?
No. Lasell University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lasell University a tribal college?
No. Lasell University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lasell University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lasell University does not meet that proxy (reported share 15.2%).
Is Lasell University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lasell University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.