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How strong are the academics at Lasell University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
54%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lasell has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Lasell University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lasell's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lasell University:

70%
First-year retention rate
54%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $37,632. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$37,632
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lasell University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Communication and Media Studies
Communication, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
13.4
17.72
22.04
26.36
30.68
35

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 18
  • Fashion Merchandising 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Finance, General 7
  • Accounting 6
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 6
  • Finance, General 4
  • Meeting and Event Planning 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 1
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Management Science 1
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 35
  • Communication, General 35
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 17
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 2
  • Radio and Television 1
  • Public Relations/Image Management 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction 6
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 5
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 8
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 2
Legal Professions And Studies
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 3
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 3
  • Legal Studies 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 17
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 13
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 10
  • Sociology, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 19
  • Graphic Design 8
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