Lasell University, MA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Lasell University Rankings
Affordability40
Selectivity21
Retention20
Graduation21
Earnings39
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lasell University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing30%
Communication, Journalism19%
Education4%
English Language and Literature3%
Health Professions and Related Programs5%
History1%
Legal Professions and Studies3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Psychology8%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences6%
Visual and Performing Arts8%
Admissions
Getting into Lasell University
80%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
540
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)490–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lasell University
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$52K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $24K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lasell University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$24K
Median Federal Debt
67%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $23K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $25K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $23K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $10K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 67% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 79% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lasell University
68%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
7%
Withdrawal Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 57% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 58% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 52% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 53% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 40% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 68% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lasell University
95%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $13K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $39K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lasell University
1,650
Undergraduates
71%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
386
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 6% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 16% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 16% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lasell University, MA
Brandeis University
2 miles, NW
New England School of Photography
2 miles, N
Massachusetts Bay Community College
2 miles, SW
Hebrew College
3 miles, E