Lasell University
Newton, MA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
A private nonprofit institution in Newton, Massachusetts, accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Lasell University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,226 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $49,705 ten years after enrollment, which is 22% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 55.8%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $26,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.91x. The average net price after financial aid is $27,511 per year. The most popular programs include Criminology, Sports & Fitness, Business Administration & Management, Communications, and Design & Applied Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,705
Graduation Rate
55.8%
Median Debt
$26,000
Average Net Price
$27,511
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.91x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,226
Admission Rate
81.2%
Average SAT
1100
Retention Rate
70.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$27,040
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,040
Pell Grant Rate
31.3%
Federal Loan Rate
71.7%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$18,334
Income $30K–$48K
$17,631
Income $48K–$75K
$25,139
Income $110K+
$32,947
Student Demographics
Women
66.7%
White
61.0%
Black
10.6%
Hispanic
15.2%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
67.1%
Accreditations
- New England Commission of Higher Education — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (48)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $55,292 | 40 |
| Communications | $53,172 | 32 |
| Design & Applied Arts | $32,379 | 31 |
| Psychology | $54,702 | 24 |
| Criminology | $56,766 | 24 |
| Business Administration & Management | $55,572 | 23 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $69,156 | 22 |
| Hospitality Management | $68,693 | 18 |
| Marketing | $67,400 | 18 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 13 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 13 |
| Finance | $70,304 | 13 |
| Accounting | $68,677 | 10 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | $46,378 | 6 |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | Not reported | 6 |
| Sociology | Not reported | 6 |
| Biology | Not reported | 5 |
| Security & Protective Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 5 |
| English Language & Literature | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 3 |
| International Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $54,185 | Not reported |
Master (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminology | $115,809 | 76 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 38 |
| Sports & Fitness | $60,963 | 34 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | Not reported | 14 |
| Special Education | $59,783 | 11 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $85,823 | 11 |
| Communications | $80,449 | 10 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 7 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Not reported | 6 |
| Human Resources Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Rhetoric & Composition | Not reported | 4 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Relations | Not reported | 3 |
| Teacher Education | $58,830 | 2 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Bachelor | 2 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Bachelor | 2 |
| Data Analytics | Bachelor | 2 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Master | 2 |
| International Studies | Bachelor | 1 |
| Criminology | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mental Health Services | Bachelor | 1 |
| Human Resources Management | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Master's Social Sciences Programs
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Social Sciences Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Communications Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Earning Master's Parks & Recreation Programs in Massachusetts
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Massachusetts
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