Lasell University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,226 students.
About This School
Lasell University is a private nonprofit institution located in Newton, Massachusetts with approximately 1,226 undergraduate students enrolled. Lasell University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,511 per year. The graduation rate is 59%, and the typical graduate earns $45,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lasell University (LU) 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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 53% graduation rate and 71% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students struggle to finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the financial side, things look more reasonable — median debt of $21,500 is relatively modest, and the $24,944 average net price is manageable for a private school in the Boston area. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, tight-knit campus with easy access to a major metro, but have an honest conversation about what support systems are in place to help you cross the finish line.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,226 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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