Lasell University

10 Interesting Facts about Lasell University

1. Lasell University is a private, coeducational university located in Newton, Massachusetts, United States.
2. The university was founded in 1851 as the Auburndale Female Seminary, a women’s college.
3. In 1932, the school became coeducational and changed its name to Lasell Junior College.
4. Lasell Junior College became a four-year institution in 1989 and was renamed Lasell College.
5. In 2019, Lasell College was granted university status and changed its name to Lasell University.
6. Lasell University is known for its strong programs in fashion, communication, and hospitality management.
7. The university offers over 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including online options.
8. Lasell University has a student population of around 2,000 students from 40 states and 31 countries.
9. The university is located on a 53-acre campus in Newton, Massachusetts, just eight miles from downtown Boston.
10. Lasell University is affiliated with the United Church of Christ and is committed to providing students with a strong foundation in the liberal arts and professional fields.

Tuition & Fee

All programs

Accounting
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Management
Criminal Justice
Data Analytics
Education: Elementary Education Licensure
English
Entertainment Media
Esports and Gaming
Exercise Science
Fashion Design and Production
Finance
Graphic Design
Human Resource Management
Journalism
Legal Studies
Marketing
Psychology
Professional Sales
Radio and Video Production
Sport Communication
Supply Chain Management

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,450 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

42