Lasell University
Newton, MA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,294
Graduate Enrollment: 394
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
//
full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.06%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 28.8% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.8% (2000)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 84.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 73.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 64.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 53.2% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.3%
Black: 10.0%
Hispanic: 11.8%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 4.3%
Black: 10.0%
Hispanic: 11.8%
Asian: 3.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 3.4%
Non-resident alien: 1.9%
Unknown race: 4.3%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,503
In-State tuition: $42,000Out-of-State tuition: $42,000
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $16,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $86,112 (2017)
Median Family Income: $73,147 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 74.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,087 |
| $30k-48k | $24,571 |
| $48k-75k | $26,525 |
| $75k-110k | $30,100 |
| $110k+ | $31,184 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 61%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,255 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 70.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 81.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 52.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 52.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $37,126 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,359 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 69 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,786 ($2,816) | $54,507 ($4,542) |
| Master's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 34 | $348 | $52,167 ($4,347) | $54,813 ($4,568) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 16 | $26,000 | $276 | ||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 11 | $48,561 ($4,047) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 5 | $47,821 ($3,985) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate). | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Nutrition Sciences. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 48 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,633 ($2,469) | $47,387 ($3,949) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 20 | $389 | $44,822 ($3,735) | $48,221 ($4,018) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $31,072 ($2,589) | $38,587 ($3,216) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 29 | $27,000 | $286 | $43,166 ($3,597) | $56,726 ($4,727) |
| Master's Degree | Criminology. | 34 | $298 | $127,649 ($10,637) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 31 | $27,000 | $286 | $27,600 ($2,300) | $37,047 ($3,087) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | $27,000 | $276 | $27,092 ($2,258) | $54,077 ($4,506) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 14 | $26,500 | $270 | $53,229 ($4,436) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 15 | $26,500 | $276 | $50,423 ($4,202) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 23 | $27,000 | $280 | $36,975 ($3,081) | $41,026 ($3,419) |
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 54 | $278 | $64,353 ($5,363) | $77,236 ($6,436) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 26 | $26,500 | $276 | $42,305 ($3,525) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 40 | $27,000 | $281 | $42,927 ($3,577) | $51,774 ($4,315) |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 5 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $74,421Full time faculty: 36%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $42,326,023 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $48,951,389 (2022)