Lasell University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,000

36.6% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,477

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

82.3%

3,060 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,527

75.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

53.2%

218 Graduates

About

Lasell University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lasell University were Criminology (76 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (28 degrees).

In 2023, 581 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lasell University. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (371 degrees), 6.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lasell University is $26,000, which is $1,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lasell University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lasell University is $26,000, which is $1,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,477.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Lasell University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lasell University was $26,000. The cost of tuition at Lasell University is $1,425 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lasell University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,477

2023 Value

4.14%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lasell University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,477. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lasell University grew by 4.14%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lasell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,375

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lasell University was of $12,375 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lasell University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Lasell University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 1.02% with respect to 2022, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lasell University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lasell University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 627 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lasell University received 3,060 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 8.01% annual growth. Out of those 3,060 applicants, 2,517 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 82.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,527 students enrolled at Lasell University in 2023. 8% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lasell University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

82.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,517

Accepted Out of 3,060

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lasell University was 82.3% (2,517 admissions from 3,060 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 8.01%, while admissions grew by 21.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lasell University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

8% of enrolled first-time students at Lasell University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lasell University had a total enrollment of 1,527 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lasell University is 1,150 students and the part-time enrollment is 377. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at Lasell University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lasell University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 2.95% Asian, 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0655% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lasell University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.5%), followed by White Male (22.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.2%), followed by White Male (13.6%) and Black or African American Male (4.94%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

75.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lasell University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,527 students. The full-time enrollment at Lasell University is 1,150 and the part-time enrollment is 377. This means that 75.3% of students enrolled at Lasell University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lasell University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lasell University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Lasell University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lasell University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
885 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
176 enrolled students
Black or African American
159 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lasell University is 58% White, 11.5% Hispanic or Latino, 10.4% Black or African American, 2.95% Two or More Races, 2.95% Asian, 0.196% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0655% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 169 students (11.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 93 more women than men received degrees from Lasell University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lasell University is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lasell University is Criminology (76 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (28 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lasell University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), and Social Sciences (107 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lasell University are Other managers (1,118,300 people), Accountants & auditors (1,102,387 people), Financial managers (632,560 people), Chief executives & legislators (557,730 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (526,775 people).

The most specialized majors at Lasell University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), Social Sciences (107 degrees), Business (174 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lasell University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Lasell University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (74 degrees awarded), Communications (62 degrees), Social Sciences (107 degrees), Business (174 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (31 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lasell University are Elementary & secondary schools (1,064,114 people), Computer Systems Design (739,384 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (737,165 people), Banking & related activities (607,239 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (561,128 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lasell University.

Most Common (2023)

General Communication
32 degrees awarded
Criminology
24 degrees awarded
General Psychology
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lasell University was General Communication with 32 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lasell University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

244

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

337

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 244 degrees were awarded to men at Lasell University, which is 0.724 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (337).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lasell University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 69 degrees were awarded to men at Lasell University in Criminology, which is 2.16 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Lasell University in Criminology, which is 0.464 times less than the 69 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

61%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 61% of students graduating from Lasell University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (63.2%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lasell University is Female and White (63.2% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.21% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
371 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lasell University is white (371 degrees awarded). There were 6.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

7.57% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
224 degrees awarded
White Male
147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lasell University is white female (224 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (147 degrees).

Operations

Lasell University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.13M (5.82%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Lasell University had a total salary expenditure of 58.9M. Lasell University employs 23 Assistant professors, 21 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at Lasell University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Professor (11), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lasell University are: Management, with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Endowment

$36.7M

2023 Endowment

20.4%

decline from 2022

Lasell University has an endowment valued at about $36.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lasell University declined 20.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lasell University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.8M

2023 Salaries

16.1%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lasell University paid a median of $25.8M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($58.9M) and a 16.1% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.734% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.07% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lasell University paid a total of $5.08M to 64 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lasell University were Assistant professor with 23 employees, Associate professor with 21 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lasell University were Management with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lasell University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Female Professor with 11 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lasell University.

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