At a glance
Average net price
$27,511
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.6%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
1,226
In-state tuition
$27,040
Out-of-state tuition
$27,040
Cost of attendance
$42,434
Median earnings (10y)
$49,705
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,100
- ACT midpoint
- 27
- Retention
- 70.4%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (33%), business (25%), social sciences (15%).
- STEM1%
- Health10%
- Business25%
- Humanities & arts33%
- Social sciences15%
- Trades & services15%
- Business25.4%~311 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Communication20.6%~252 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Parks & recreation11.0%~135 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Health professions10.3%~126 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~122 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education5.5%~68 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~59 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Social sciences4.0%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- English1.5%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.1%~13 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science0.4%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.4%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminology. | Master's | 139 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 79 | $35,081 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 75 | $25,736 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 65 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 61 | $27,782 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 60 | $52,892 | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 49 | $57,762 | — |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | Bachelor's | 49 | $38,120 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 45 | $27,266 | $27,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $41,517 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Master's | 40 | $60,269 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 37 | — | $27,000 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 32 | $39,249 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 26 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 26 | $41,631 | $26,500 |
| Marketing. | Master's | 23 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 17 | $46,660 | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $26,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 15 | $47,424 | $26,500 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $26,000 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| International Business. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 5 | $46,598 | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lasell University
Lasell University is a mid-sized institution located in Newton, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,226 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Communication, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lasell University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,511 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $27,040 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $42,434 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 70.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,705 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lasell University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Communication, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (33% of credentials), business (25% of credentials), social sciences (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lasell University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,100. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 27.
Location & campus
Set in Newton, Massachusetts (city), Lasell University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lasell University
Q.How much does Lasell University cost?
The average net price at Lasell University is $27,511 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $42,434.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lasell University?
Lasell University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lasell University?
Lasell University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Lasell University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lasell University graduate earns $49,705 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lasell University?
Published tuition is $27,040 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lasell University located?
Lasell University is located in Newton, Massachusetts (ZIP 02466).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lasell University at their official website.