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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lasell University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.1
Average High School GPA
1254
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lasell University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lasell accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 3,000 people applied and 2,531 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1620 / 1897 (85%)
Men
847 / 1103 (77%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lasell University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

12%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 12% ended up enrolling at Lasell University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lasell University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lasell considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lasell University?

3.1
Average High School GPA
1254
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Lasell University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.1. 10% of freshmen who attended Lasell were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
16%
3.75-3.99
9%
3.50-3.74
12%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
14%
2.50-2.99
22%
2.00-2.49
12%

Lasell is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

8%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
485
Math Mean
587
75th Percentile
628
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
510
Verbal Mean
667
75th Percentile
640
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
995
Composite Mean
1254
75th Percentile
1268

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lasell University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

November 15
Application notification

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