Lasell College

1844 Commonwealth Avenue
Newton, MA 02466
http://www.lasell.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1851
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,216
Endowment11,716,008
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Application Fee40
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineSeptember 1
Tuition20,900
Room/Board9,200
Services
Associated FirmsTJX Corp; JP Morgan Chase; Marriott Corp; State St Bank; Big Brother & Big Sister
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsYamawaki Art & Cultural Center-houses an art gallery and theatre Winslow Academic Center-houses smart classrooms and an auditorium
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsYamawaki Art & Cultural Center-houses an art gallery and theatre Winslow Academic Center-houses smart classrooms and an auditorium
Periodical Subs479
# of Books56,000
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months86%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size50 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing80%
College housing typescoed dorms, women's dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Popular Events Family & Friends Weekend; Coffehouse Series; SpringFest; Athletics
Nearest AirportBoston, MA (14), Providence (54)
Nearest TrainBoston (12)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations13
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) 1851
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Multicultural Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Association of Business Students, Gestalt(Literary Magazine), WLRC(Radio), Campus Activities Board, The Lamp(Yearbook), SGA, Lasell Jazz Ensemble, 1851(Newspaper), Student Athletic Council