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Lasell University
Lasell University says yes to 81.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $49,705 median earnings.
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Lasell University sits in Newton proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $70,304 four years out. 31.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,226 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 70.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1085 and 1260 — below the MA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lasell University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lasell University received 3,060 applications and admitted 2,517 (82.3%), with 314 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1085–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Lasell University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 535 | 590 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Lasell University compares
| Lasell University | Massachusetts median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 81.2% | 70.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,040 | $46,700 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $49,705 | $62,832 | $53,781 |
At $49,705, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,832). Look at Lasell University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $27,040 regardless of where you're from. At Lasell University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,226 — Lasell University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a Lasell University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lasell University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $70,304 |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | $69,156 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $68,693 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $68,677 |
| Marketing | $67,400 |
| Criminology | $56,766 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $55,572 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $55,292 |
| Psychology, General | $54,702 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $54,185 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,172 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $46,378 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $32,379 |
Median earnings for these 13 Lasell University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $49,705 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Lasell University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lasell University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1085–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 81.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lasell University's acceptance rate?
82.3% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,517 admitted from 3,060 applicants.
How much does Lasell University cost?
At Lasell University, published tuition is $27,040 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lasell University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lasell University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $49,705 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts-Lowell — 83% admitted
- University of Massachusetts-Boston — 83.8% admitted
- Massachusetts College of Art and Design — 76.3% admitted
- Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology — 79.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.