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Lasell University

1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
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  • Lasell University is a private university in Newton, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1851 as a women's seminary. It became a college in 1932, a four-year institution in 1989, coeducational in 1997, and a university proper in 2019. The campus spans 54 acres and is located in the village of Auburndale.

School Highlights

Lasell University serves 1,933 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 57%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,933 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Lasell University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

The teacher population of 137 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Lasell University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
137 staff
290 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Lasell University and community college average number of faculty in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Lasell University has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lasell University diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,933 students
2,687 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Lasell University and community college average number of enrollment of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Lasell University and community college average student staff ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
1,441 students
1,039 students
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# Part-Time Students
492 students
1,648 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Lasell University and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Lasell University.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Massachusetts.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,224 students
839 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Lasell University and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
217 students
217 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Lasell University
Massachusetts All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
346 students
346 students
This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Lasell University
Massachusetts All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Lasell University and the community college average dormitory capacity of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Lasell University and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Asian
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Lasell University and the percentage of Asian community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
10%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Lasell University and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
11%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Lasell University and the percentage of Black community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Lasell University and the percentage of White community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Lasell University and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Lasell University and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Lasell University and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Lasell University.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
This chart displays the diversity score of Lasell University and the community college average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.2128%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6087%
0.4472%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,600
$35,500
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Lasell University and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Massachusetts by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $31,000 is more than the state average of $30,006. The private state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$31,000
$30,006
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Lasell University and the private community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Lasell University and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,697
$11,249
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Lasell University and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Lasell University and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
85%
75%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Lasell University and the community college average percent admitted of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Total Avg.
1,555
1,555
SAT Reading
540
540
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Lasell University and the community college average SAT Reading score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Math
535
535
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Lasell University and the community college average SAT Math score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
480
480
This chart displays the SAT Writing score of Lasell University and the community college average SAT Writing score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Total Avg.
21
21
ACT Composite
21
21
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Lasell University and the community college average ACT Composite score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
27
27
This chart displays the ACT English score of Lasell University and the community college average ACT English score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
27
25
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Lasell University and the community college average ACT Math score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lasell University cost?
Lasell University's private state tuition is approximately $31,000.
What is the acceptance rate of Lasell University?
The acceptance rate of Lasell University is 85%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
What is Lasell University's ranking?
Lasell University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Massachusetts for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Lasell University located?
Lasell University is located in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, MA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 1,933 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 85%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • Source: Verified school update

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