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Lasell College is a private college situated in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. The College was established by Edward Lasell as the Auburndale Female Seminary in 1851. Lasell College campus is set on a 50-acre campus. Master’s and bachelor’s degrees are offered at the College and this includes over 25 undergraduate majors. Some of the areas of study include fashion, communications, management, athletic training, humanities, sciences, and criminal justice.
Athletics are an integral part of Lasell College student life. Lasell College athletic teams are nicknamed as the Lasers. The College is a member of the NCAA Division III, the Pilgrim League, the Great Northeast Athletic Conference, and the Northeast Collegiate Volleyball Association. The College is an associate member of the North Atlantic Conference. Students can participate in sports including baseball, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, hockey, soccer and softball.
Lasell is located in Newton, MA (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, business and management, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 540.
The school had 1,403 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Lasell has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lasell offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Northeast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lasell College
1844 Commonwealth Ave
Newton, MA 02466-2716
General Phone: (617) 243-2000
http://www.lasell.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 126 | fashion merchandising, management science, marketing, business management, accounting, finance, MIS, international business |
| Design | 41 | fashion design, graphic design |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 31 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 16 | criminology |
| Media | 16 | communication studies |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history, sociology, English |
| Hospitality | 12 | hospitality administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology |
| Education and Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | human services |
| Law | 5 | legal professions |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Lasell in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 269 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lasell had a total enrollment of 1,403 students (1,367 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 52% |
| Connecticut | 14% |
| New York | 10% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New Mexico | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 87 % |
Lasell offers campus housing for 1,096 of its 1,367 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,222 | 1,977 | 61% | 487 | 25% |
| Men | 1,011 | 591 | 58% | 150 | 25% |
| Women | 2,211 | 1,386 | 63% | 337 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,950 |
| Room and board | $ 9,950 |
| 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)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $78,623 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $68,259 | 15 | $67,658 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $58,937 | 24 | $57,059 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $65,500 | 42 | $62,385 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Northeast Athletic Conference |
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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LAW
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
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
(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 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan NCAA athletic conference member
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