Lasell University
Newton, MA · Private
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Lasell University admitted 81.2% of applicants university-wide (2,483 of 3,057).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.2% | 2,483 | 3,057 |
| In-state | 86.7% | 1,300 | 1,500 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 800 | 1,000 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 400 | 500 |
| Men | 78.3% | 831 | 1,061 |
| Women | 82.8% | 1,652 | 1,996 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,483 admitted students, 341 enrolled (13.7% yield).
Lasell University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1030–1158
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Lasell University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $46,280/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $27,040 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,240 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $46,280/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,334 |
| $30k–48k | $17,631 |
| $48k–75k | $25,139 |
| $75k–110k | $29,359 |
| Over $110k | $32,947 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Lasell Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — Up to $22,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Merit)
Lasell University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official secondary school transcripts or marksheets, translated into English
- Transcript evaluation (if requested) (optional)
- 1 letter of recommendation (academic teacher)
- Personal statement or essay (250 word minimum on topic of your choice)
- Declaration of Finance Form and Sponsor Letter
- TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Duolingo English Test scores
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
International applicants
- Official secondary school transcripts or marksheets, translated into English
- Transcript evaluation (if requested) (optional)
- 1 letter of recommendation (academic teacher)
- Personal statement or essay (250 word minimum on topic of your choice)
- Declaration of Finance Form and Sponsor Letter
- TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson, or Duolingo English Test scores
- SAT or ACT scores (optional) (optional)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Lasell University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Lasell University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,705
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 58.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Lasell University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Lasell University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (21%), Visual & performing arts (10%), Social sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 61% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lasell University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.