- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,441 students
1,039 students
# Part-Time Students
492 students
1,648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
137 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,224 students
839 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
217 students
217 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
146 students
1,619 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
346 students
346 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
21%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
54%
43%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.74
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
21%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
61%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,600
$35,500
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,697
$11,249
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
75%
SAT Total Avg.
1,555
1,555
SAT Reading
540
540
SAT Math
535
535
SAT Writing
480
480
ACT Total Avg.
21
21
ACT Composite
21
21
ACT English
27
27
ACT Math
27
25
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Boomer
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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