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Summary
Lasell College is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,537, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 50 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lasell College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 25. Its tuition and fees are $29,000 (2012-13).
Located less than 10 miles from Boston, Lasell College provides its students a small, residential atmosphere in close to internship opportunities, extracurricular options, and weekend activities. About 80 percent of students live on Lasell’s campus in Newton, Mass., in traditional dormitories, suites, and Victorian houses. The Lasell College campus is also close to public transportation lines, making it relatively easy for commuter students to get to school. It’s also easy for commuter students to get involved; among about 30 student clubs and organizations, many hold midday meetings that make it possible for students who commute or live off campus to partake.
The Lasell Lasers compete are NCAA Division III teams in several athletic conferences, including the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. At the end of each school year, students march in the Torchlight Parade, a ceremonious passing of Lasell torches from graduating students to rising seniors.
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An innovator in education for over 150 years, Lasell College is a comprehensive coeducational college offering professionally oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs. Our 50-acre campus is located in suburban Newton, Massachusetts-within eight miles of downtown Boston at the heart of the Route 128 high-tech corridor. We are known for helping students make the connection between classroom lessons and real life through hands-on activities such as internships, practicum, service learning, and meaningful projects. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1851 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $28,708,919 |
Applying
When applying to Lasell College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 1. The application fee at Lasell College is $40. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 74.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | September 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lasell College is 13:1, and the school has 69.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lasell College include: Fashion Merchandising; Fashion/Apparel Design; Sport and Fitness Administration/Management; Accounting; and Communication and Media Studies. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.2 percent.
Student Life
Lasell College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,537, with a gender distribution of 35.7 percent male students and 64.3 percent female students. At this school, 73.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 22.0 percent of students live off campus. Lasell College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,752 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Lasell College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Lasell College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Lasell College, 32 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lasell College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 32% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Lasell College, 81.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $16,088.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $29,000 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $12,300 (2012-13) |
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