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Lasell University

School info
3.5
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.4
Food
2.7
Clubs
3.4
Facilities
3.6
Internet
3.5
Location
4
Opportunities
3.7
Safety
4.6
Social
3.2
Happiness
3.6

Basic Information

Location

  • Newton, MA

Institution Overview

  • Public/Private: Private university
  • Established: 1851; 173 years ago (1851)
  • Founder: Edward Lasell

Academic information

Degree Courses

  • More than 60

Key Area

  • Criminal Justice
  • Education
  • Law & Public Affairs
  • Legal Studies
  • Psychology

Student and Staff Numbers

  • Students: 1,628 (2022)
  • Undergraduates: 1,236
  • Postgraduates: 392

Notable Alumni

  • Annie Montague Alexander
  • Martha Atwood
  • Sarah Lord Bailey
  • Ada Langworthy Collier
  • Elizabeth Jane Gardner

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Students talk about this school

Good reviews
Overall 5
Lasell is home to a tight-knit and social community with many opportunities for engagement in and out of the classroom. From hosting weekly events to requiring at least one internship before graduating, Lasell is a top pick for anyone looking for more connection and readiness before entering their respected field.
Overall 5
Lasell has given me so many opperunities. There are so many things on campus. We are so close to Boston which gives students the ability to do something every night. They also host so many great events on campus as well. There is always something fun to do. The professors are also amazing. They are so friendly and helpful.
Overall 5
There are so many things to do on the Lasell campus. There is never a dull moment. The food in the dining hall is great and the faculty and staff are amazing. The professors here want to see you understand the material rather than memorize stuff from a textbook.
Overall 4.8
This is a tight knight community, where everyone is an individual and not just a number. There are plenty of opportunities here at Lasell for all students.
Overall 4.8
I have absolutely loved my 4 years at Lasell University. I chose to get involved on campus as much as I could and develop great connections with my professors. This allowed me to excel both in the classroom and outside of the classroom. Lasell's professors truly want their students to succeed and are always available to help their students.
Overall 4.7
Lasell is the best community I have ever experienced before. My professors in the Education Department are so accomodating and insightful. Because of the small class sizes, I can really ensure that I am getting the most out of my classroom experience; if I don't understand something they are so willing to review it privately or with the class.
Overall 4.6
Amazing professors, they truly care about you and your success. Close knit community. Small classes. Lasell is an amazing school and I recommended it to anyone. Offers an incredible learning environment.
Overall 4.6
A small campus that I didn't even know existed until I started applying to schools but I'm so happy I chose to come here! The campus itself is beautiful, especially in the fall and spring. You make great relationships with your professors and classmates that help you exceed in and out of the classroom. There's always some type of event happening.
Overall 4.5
If you take advantage of the opportunities offered and get involved, you'll have a great time here. Location is awesome - in a nice neighborhood with direct access to the city. Professors truly care about their students.
Overall 4.5
Lasell is a great place to get involved in lots of activities on campus, go into Boston, and go to sports games. There is a lot of opportunity on campus with internships, hands-on learning, etc. Lasell is a great community in a great location to be apart of.
Bad reviews
Overall 1.1
This school is a complete joke. No one takes the classes seriously. There is excessive partying that goes on, even in the dry building. The freshman dorm is a total disaster- the bathrooms are disgusting and no one takes care of the building. I found students who drank to be very loud and very violent. Police came several times a week to Woodland.
Overall 1.4
Not Specified.
Overall 1.6
Lasell was a waste of time. It's overpriced and crappy. But it was a good place to get my GPA up and it's close to the T so I was able to work. The dean is terrible & doesn't care about the students. Food = terrible. Invest in a state college.
Overall 1.7
the campus is so boring
Overall 1.8
all people do here is party. how could you take this place seriously if no one else does?
Overall 1.8
It is very boring and a lot of the teacher's don't seem to care about what their teaching or are not knowledgable about their subject to a great extent.
Overall 2
Don’t come here unless you want to feel like you’re in high school again. Lacks any social life.Class size is the only semi good thing since they are small and you are able to interact with professors.The dining hall is okay except when the food makes you sick. It’s a suitcase school so people go home every weekend and the campus is dead.
Overall 2
Need new things at school
Overall 2
This school makes you feel like you're in high school
Overall 2
Not worth attending. Huge disappointment. Terrible campus life. Terrible party life. Go elsewhere :'(