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Lasell University

#45 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
  • 4 Year
  • Newton, MA
  • 473 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      C+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      C-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Lasell is a private university located in Newton, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,669 undergraduate students. The Lasell acceptance rate is 81%. Popular majors include Communications, Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, and Sport and Fitness Management. Graduating 54% of students, Lasell alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,500.
    About Lasell University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Northeast Athletic Conference
    Address
    1844 Commonwealth Avenue
    Newton, MA 02466
    Website
    lasell.edu

    Lasell University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    81%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    980-1160
    ACT Range
    19-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Test Prep

    SAT and ACT Prep Options
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    • 200-Point SAT & 4-Point ACT Score Improvement Guarantees
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,441/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,578/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    97%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    88%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.26 responses
    63%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.27 responses
    70%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.27 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Communications
      71 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
      31 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      26 Graduates
    • Fashion and Apparel Design
      22 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Hospitality and Tourism Management
      21 Graduates
    • Accounting
      20 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      20 Graduates
    • Marketing
      17 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      13 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,669Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    62
    Undergrads Over 25
    3%
    Pell Grant
    32%
    Varsity Athletes
    15%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 16 responses
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    • Half Fashionista, Half Sporty
      44%
    • Normal
      31%
    • Liberal arts and fashion
      19%
    • Fashionista
      6%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    91%
    Poll
    89%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.28 responses
    Poll
    49%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.45 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 14 responses
    Report
    • Community
      79%
    • Quaint
      14%
    • Boring
      7%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,000/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    54%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
    81%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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    Lasell University Reviews

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    Transferring to Lasell my sophomore year I was a bit skeptical, I wasn't sure if I was going to like it as much as I liked my previous school. I was also super nervous about having to start over but I was worried for nothing. I fit in no problem and made friends easily. Everyone at the school is super friendly, welcoming and accepting. It's a great environment and has great people to be around. I'm involved in a sports team and have various jobs on the campus. I like Lasell so much I wanted to be more involved in the opportunities that the school offers. This school is great for anyone! Just come see for yourself.
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    I've been at Lasell College now for almost four years and I have nothing but good reviews about this school. I am a Communications major with a minor in Graphic Design and I feel like my professors really prepared me for the real working world. This college requires internships and through that everyone is able to work in their fields of study outside of the class room which is an amazing experience! The campus is adorably hidden in a quiet neighborhood and just eight miles out of Boston so you get the best of both worlds. The people I have met here will definitely be life long friends also. Having a smaller campus is great for making real personal connections that you can later use in life. The dining hall is always making sure that there is something to eat for everyone, whether you are a meat eater, vegan, gluten free, or have allergies. Overall, this college has given me some wonderful memories these past few years and I will be proud to graduate as a Laser!
    As a graduate student at Lasell, I can say this college deserves 5 stars in terms of quality of education, campus beauty, class ratio and good professors. I heard from other students living on campus that the dorms are very nice and well maintained! Being 8 miles away from Boston is the best! No need to worry about traffic, parking and the city stress. I definitely recommend it to anyone!