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Newton, MA · Cambridge, MA
| Lasell University | Lesley University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,511/yr | $31,152/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,334/yr | $24,799/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $21,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,631/yr | $24,044/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,139/yr | $29,030/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $29,359/yr | $33,201/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,947/yr | $35,152/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $14,040/yr | $19,920/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $6,040/yr | $12,600/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,500/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,720/yr | $2,280/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $42,434/yr | $51,538/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $27,040/yr | $34,256/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $27,040/yr | $34,256/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 31% | 31% |
| Students taking federal loans | 72% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 81% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1030–1158 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1100 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,060 | 2,509 |
| Students accepted | 2,517 | 2,369 |
| Students who enrolled | 314 | 189 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 12% | 8% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 59% | 58% |
| Freshmen who come back | 70% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $49,705/yr | $51,173/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,233–$69,850 | $32,463–$74,412 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 59% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 59% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 36% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 57% |
| Asian students graduating | 73% | 62% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,468/yr | $40,150/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 54% | 43% |
| Pell students who graduate | 56% | 56% |
| First-gen students who finish | 57% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 54% | 50% |
| Students who transfer out | 29% | 19% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $50,915/yr | $41,277/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% | Visual & Performing Arts 32% · Psychology 18% · Education 11% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 22% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 32% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Psychology — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees | Education — 11% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Criminology — $137,372/yr | Education, General — $105,865/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,226 | 1,122 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 375 | 1,328 |
| Average professor pay | $8,850/mo | $8,813/mo |
| Full-time professors | 32% | 27% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $73,146 | $51,995 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Newton, MA | Cambridge, MA |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1851 | 1909 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Men | 35% | 29% |
| Women | 65% | 71% |
| White students | 61% | 46% |
| Black students | 11% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 15% | 19% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Other / not reported | 4.4% | 13% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 29% | 29% |
| Part-time students | 4.1% | 30% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.6% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,067/yr | $14,953/yr |
| Endowment | $44.8M | $184.9M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,325 | 799 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $11,480/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $7,580/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | 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 | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| 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 without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 13 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 304 | 167 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.5M | $844,799 |
| Athletics revenue | $2.5M | $844,799 |
| Recruiting spend | $25,992 | $15,774 |
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, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.