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Franklin, MA · Newton, MA
| Dean College | Lasell University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $30,684/yr | $27,511/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $26,996/yr | $18,334/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $26,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $26,798/yr | $17,631/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $28,640/yr | $25,139/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $31,161/yr | $29,359/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $34,318/yr | $32,947/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $276/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $19,864/yr | $14,040/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $7,355/yr | $6,040/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,570/yr | $2,720/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $64,889/yr | $42,434/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $46,526/yr | $27,040/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $46,526/yr | $27,040/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 72% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 74% | 81% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1030–1158 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1100 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,382 | 3,060 |
| Students accepted | 3,967 | 2,517 |
| Students who enrolled | 339 | 314 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 8.6% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 54% | 59% |
| Freshmen who come back | 68% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $38,109/yr | $49,705/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $19,982–$59,888 | $32,233–$69,850 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 45% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 63% |
| Black students graduating | 30% | 43% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 43% | 51% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $30,046/yr | $45,468/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 60% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 42% | 54% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 41% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 32% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 35% | 29% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $33,302/yr | $50,915/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 20% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 17% | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Health Professions — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 17% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 12% of degrees | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $39,200/yr | Criminology — $137,372/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,089 | 1,226 |
| Students per professor | 15 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 375 |
| Average professor pay | $7,401/mo | $8,850/mo |
| Full-time professors | 23% | 32% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $51,545 | $73,146 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (small) |
| Location | Franklin, MA | Newton, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1865 | 1851 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.3% | 2.9% |
| Men | 49% | 35% |
| Women | 51% | 65% |
| White students | 63% | 61% |
| Black students | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 15% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 2.3% |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 5% | 4.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,116/yr | $10,067/yr |
| Endowment | $68.8M | $44.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,028 | 1,325 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $12,122/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $7,070/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 363 | 304 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.7M | $2.5M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.7M | $2.5M |
| Recruiting spend | $30,764 | $25,992 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.