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Lasell is located in Newton, Massachusetts (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Lasell is the Master's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lasell is known for its programs in design, hospitality, business and management, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 520. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Lasell had 1,253 enrolled students in 2005.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lasell has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lasell values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Northeast Region.
More complete details are provided below.
Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02466-2716
General Phone: (617) 243-2000
Admissions Phone: (617) 243-2225
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 243-2227
http://www.lasell.edu
Lasell awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 87 | fashion merchandising, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, international business, management science, MIS |
| Design | 24 | fashion design, graphic design |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, sociology, general studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Therapy And Counseling | 11 | psychology, physical therapist assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | criminology |
| Media | 9 | communication studies |
| Hospitality | 8 | hospitality administration |
| Education And Teaching | 5 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, special ed |
| Law | 4 | legal professions |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for Lasell in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 188 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
In 2005, Lasell had a total enrollment of 1,253 students (1,217 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 30% |
| Women | 70% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 52% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| New York | 9% |
| Maine | 8% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 5% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Lasell offers campus housing for 963 of its 1,217 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newton, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,652 | 1,778 | 67% | 374 | 21% |
| Men | 777 | 495 | 64% | 111 | 22% |
| Women | 1,875 | 1,283 | 68% | 263 | 20% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 520 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 243-2225
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,700 |
| Room and board | $ 8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lasell participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 215800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 243-2227
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $67,700 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $55,600 | 14 | $58,129 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,533 | 14 | $46,343 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 18 | $52,906 | 28 | $52,236 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Independent Northeast Region |
| Track | Independent Northeast Region |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lasell Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing NCAA athletic conference member
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