by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,492 undergraduates in 2020, Lasell is a small, private university located in Newton, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lasell offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lasell can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lasell Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at Lasell. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lasell Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lasell does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lasell Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lasell for Veterans Guide.
Lasell offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lasell has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,492 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,450 (97.2%). Part-time attendance was 42 (2.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,450 | 42 | 1,492 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lasell is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lasell #1075 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lasell by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lasell Diversity Guide.
Lasell has a total of 270 student athletes, 136 men and 134 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,112,609 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,112,139 |
| Net | $470 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lasell University Athletics