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How strong are the academics at Lasell University?

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

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
57%
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 11:1. 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:

71%
First-year retention rate
57%
4-year grad rate
61%
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, General
Communication and Media Studies
Criminology
Psychology, General
Fashion Merchandising
20
22.4
24.8
27.2
29.6
32

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5
  • Biochemistry 2
Business
  • Fashion Merchandising 22
  • Business Administration and Management, General 22
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 13
  • Accounting 8
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 8
  • Meeting and Event Planning 7
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 4
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 3
Communication
  • Communication, General 32
  • Communication and Media Studies 32
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 13
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 13
  • Radio and Television 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 8
  • Curriculum and Instruction 6
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 12
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1
Homeland Security
  • Forensic Science and Technology 4
  • Cybersecurity Defense Strategy/Policy 1
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Studies 4
  • Non-Professional Legal Studies 4
  • LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES 4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
  • Data Analytics, General 2
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 21
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 19
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 24
Social Sciences
  • Criminology 24
  • Sociology, General 6
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fashion/Apparel Design 16
  • Graphic Design 15

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