Lasell University

Newton, MA • privateDIII | Great Northeast Athletic Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 1,308 • Total: 1,894
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA
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Website
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 33

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 454 (34.7%) • Female: 854 (65.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 34 2.6%
Black/African American 128 9.8%
Hispanic/Latino 172 13.1%
White 771 58.9%
Two or More Races 39 3.0%
International 23 1.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
82.3%
2,517 admitted from 3,060 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 550-650
Math: 535-610
Total: 1085-1260
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
18-26
Application Types Offered
EA RD
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 11/15/2025
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
53.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
49.3%
Freshman Retention Rate
71.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
20.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$33,500
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $26,000
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$6,500
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $15,374
$30,001-48,000 $19,185
$48,001-75,000 $22,986
$75,001-110,000 $27,843
$110,001+ $33,233
Students Receiving Pell Grants
97%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$28,477

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
Division III
Conference
Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Men's Sports (6)
Baseball Basketball Lacrosse Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
Women's Sports (7)
Basketball Field Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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