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  • Lasell University is a private university in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. 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 1,668 students (75% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 58%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,668 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 18% over five years.
Lasell University
(MA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Navy Blue, Light Blue, and White
Total Faculty
112 staff
92 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Lasell University has declined by 14% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Lasell University diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,668 students
2,044 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
1,248 students
952 students
# Part-Time Students
420 students
1,353 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,293 students
1,694 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,176 students
819 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
72 students
72 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
117 students
1,353 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
303 students
303 students
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
23%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
58%
42%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
61%
47%
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 26% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$31,000
$30,006
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$26,697
$11,624
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
81%
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: 2025 (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 81%, which is higher than the state average of 75%.
In what neighborhood is Lasell University located?
Lasell University is located in the Auburndale neighborhood of Newton, MA.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,668 students
  • Private-state tuition: $31,000
  • Acceptance Rate: 81%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
  • Source: Verified school update

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