Lasell University

Newton, MA

privateMaster's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs

Safety

D

ROI

C

Lasell University is a mid-size private non-profit master's university (large program) located in Newton, Massachusetts, with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,226. The institution offers master's-level programs across multiple professional and academic fields alongside its undergraduate curriculum, serving students seeking advanced credentials in applied disciplines. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Massachusetts postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 81% acceptance rate, admission is open to most applicants. The 81% acceptance rate reflects a broadly open admissions approach serving a wide range of students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $25,139 per year. The highest program-level earnings outcomes are in CIP 00 — 10-year median earnings among aid recipients in these fields reach $70,304. The 4-year graduation rate is 56%, 11 percentage points above the national average of 45%. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $49,705.

Acceptance Rate

81.2%

Avg Net Price

$27,511

6-yr Grad Rate

62.3%

Earnings 10yr

$49,705

The Numbers

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81.2%
SAT Range
1030–1158
ACT Range
Enrollment
1,226
Student:Faculty
12:1

Costs & Outcomes

In-State Tuition
$27,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,040
Room & Board
$14,040
Students Receiving Aid
31.3%
Median Debt at Grad

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