Lasell University: Review & Facts

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Lasell University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,595 students enrolled. This college was established in 1851 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Newton, Massachusetts.

Academic Offerings

At Lasell University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
43
Lasell University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Criminal Justice, Sociology and Anthropology, and Communication and Journalism. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Lasell University is fair at 77% (close to Massachusetts average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Lasell University is average - 63%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lasell University is good - 11:1. Learn more about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - around $41,000 per year. The additional fees at Lasell University beyond tuition are nearly $1,700; which totals $42,700 annually.

Read the details about Lasell University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
73%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 2,833 applications were submitted and 2,074 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lasell University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Lasell University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lasell University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Lasell University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,400 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity.

Based on the college crime numbers, Lasell University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lasell University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lasell University
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, Massachusetts
02466, USA
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