More selective than 36% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
8% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lasell University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lasell University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lasell University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 530 | 598 |
| SAT math | 500 | 560 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1030 | 1158 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lasell University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 530–598 | 500–560 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 550–650 | 535–610 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lasell University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Lasell University has the 40th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Hampshire College | 75% | 54% | $24,034 |
| 37 | Emmanuel College | 76% | 68% | $26,706 |
| 38 | Massachusetts College of Art and Design | 76% | 69% | $24,100 |
| 39 | Nichols College | 81% | 63% | $33,036 |
| 40 | Lasell University | 81% | 59% | $27,511 |
| 41 | Westfield State University | 81% | 54% | $16,721 |
| 42 | Suffolk University | 82% | 61% | $29,618 |
| 43 | Assumption University | 83% | 75% | $29,498 |
| 44 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | 83% | 65% | $17,163 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Lasell University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lasell University admissions questions
What is the Lasell University acceptance rate?
Lasell University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,517 of 3,060 applicants were admitted.
Does Lasell University require the SAT or ACT?
Lasell University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 8% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lasell University?
The middle 50% of Lasell University enrolled first-year students scored 1030–1158 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lasell University?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (314 of 2,517).
Is Lasell University getting harder to get into?
Lasell University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lasell University overview