PrivateUrbanLasell University
Newton, Massachusetts 02466
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Lasell University is a private urban institution in Newton, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1159.
A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,705 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,944.
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Varsity Sports — Lasers
History & Fun Facts
- •He died of typhoid fever during the first semester, but his school proved highly successful as a first-rate educational institution and was soon renamed "Lasell Female Seminary" in his memory.
- •Its name later changed to "Lasell Seminary for Young Women", and in 1874, governance was given to a board of trustees and Principal Charles C.
- •In 1932, the college changed its name to "Lasell Junior College", and the school officially began offering associate degrees in 1943.
- •In 1989, Lasell adopted a charter to become a four-year institution (it no longer offers any two-year undergraduate degrees), and began admitting male students in 1997.
- •Lasell also began offering master's degrees in 2002.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1159
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
November 15
Regular Decision
February 15
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
27.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$21,500
Academics
Programs (48)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
71%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Heartbreak Hillwalkable
Famous section of the Boston Marathon route
Boston Collegewalkable
Neighboring university with beautiful Gothic architecture
Chestnut Hill Reservoirwalkable
Scenic walking and running path around historic reservoir
Newton Centre
Charming village center with shops, restaurants, and cafes
Days out near Newton
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