C
Average
Score: 49/100
Overall (traditional)
F
Outcome Rating
31/100 · earnings-weighted

Lasell University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Newton, Massachusetts 02466
Lasell University campus, Newton, MA
Lasell University campus, Newton, MA. Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 53%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
F
23/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B
71/100
Prestige
F
26/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,527
Total Enrollment
53%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
82%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lasell University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,705
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$45,468
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
58.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,100
Average SAT
27
Median ACT
31.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 52% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 12th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MA wage index 1.29). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lasell University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Finance and Financial Management Services$44,481$70,304-16%#337 of 452#425$26,000
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$38,438$69,156+16%#5 of 42#14$26,500
Hospitality Administration/Management$31,858$68,693+21%#15 of 137#39$26,399
Accounting and Related Services$45,612$68,677-10%#512 of 796#718$25,500
Marketing$41,450$67,400-3%#240 of 516#425$26,000
Criminology$40,527$56,766+2%#52 of 113#97$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$28,016$55,572-19%#945 of 1176#1130$26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$36,606$55,292+1%#242 of 610#480$27,000
Psychology$33,105$54,702+8%#265 of 1027#661$27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions—$54,185-23%#203 of 253#240$27,000
Communication and Media Studies$30,379$53,172-6%#355 of 660#553$27,000
Curriculum and Instruction—$46,378-8%——$26,000
Design and Applied Arts$29,661$32,379-37%#293 of 299#296$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lasell University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $1,425,034
  • Avg rent near campus: $3,549/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 02464 (2.8% cap, Newton)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $26,000 $26,000
Total Cost (On-Campus) $43,000 $43,000

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
45%
Receive Pell Grants
80%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Criminology 55 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 50 grads/yr Communication, General 35 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 32 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 23 grads/yr Surgical Technology/Technologist 21 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 19 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 14 grads/yr Psychology, General 14 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 13 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 11 grads/yr Finance, General 11 grads/yr Graphic Design 8 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 8 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 7 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, Other 7 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 7 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7 grads/yr Rehabilitation Science 6 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Lasell University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Sociologists
$102k/yr 3,400 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Life, physical, and social science technicians, all other
$60k/yr 83,200 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Student Demographics

1,527
Total Students
64%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 58%
Hispanic 12%
Black 10%
Asian 3%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 33%
Hybrid (Some Online) 50%
Fully Online 17%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lasell University?
Lasell University has an acceptance rate of 82%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Lasell University?
Tuition at Lasell University is $26,000 for in-state students and $26,000 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Lasell University?
The graduation rate at Lasell University is 53%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lasell University a good school?
Lasell University has a Repit College Score of 49/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lasell University?
Lasell University has a total enrollment of 1,527 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology