About Lasell College Founded in 1851, Lasell
College is one of the oldest
institutions of higher
learning in the Boston area.
We are a comprehensive
coeducational college offering
professionally oriented
bachelor's and master's
degree programs.
Location
Our campus encompasses 50 acres within the neighborhoods
of Newton, Massachusetts, eight miles west of downtown Boston
at the crossroads of Route 128 and the Massachusetts Turnpike.
Lasell's location puts students within easy reach of the cultural,
health care, and business opportunities of the Greater Boston
area. Several public transportation options are just a short walk
from campus.
Teaching and Learning
Lasell offers more than 25 academic majors. Connected Learning at Lasell College involves students directly and actively in the fields they are learning. In all majors, students explore real issues, events, problems, and solutions. Lasell College faculty are committed to creatively integrating challenging coursework with practical experience in an environment that fosters lifelong intellectual exploration, active citizenship and social responsibility.
Students
Of the more than 1300 full-time undergraduate students, eighty percent
live on campus in more than 20 residence halls that range from
traditional to suite-style to Victorian homes. Our students
represent 20 states and 17 foreign countries.
Costs for 2008-2009
Tuition & Fees: $23,950/ undergraduate
Room and Board: between $9,450 and $10,835
Fees: see complete fee schedule.
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General
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Private
Coeducational |
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Founded: 1851 |
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Undergraduate academic calendar: Semester |
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Degrees Conferred: Bachelor's & Master's |
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Setting: 50 acre suburban |
Students
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Total undergraduate students: 1300-plus |
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Out-of-state students: 47% |
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Students who live in
campus housing: 80% |
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Average age of full-time
students: 19 |
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African-American: 6% |
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Asian: 3% |
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Hispanic: 5% |
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White: 83% |
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International: 3% |
Admissions
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Application
deadline: Rolling |
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Application Fee: $40
(waived if submitted online) |
Academics and Resources
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Undergraduate majors:
Over 25 |
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Residence Halls: 22 |
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Fewer than 30 students in a class: 99% |
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Technology enhanced classrooms: Over 70% |
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