Lasell University Acceptance Rate
Newton, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,060
- Admitted
- 2,517
- Yield
- 12.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lasell University's acceptance rate has risen from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 82.3% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 3,121 to 3,060 (-2%) over that period.
Its 82.3% rate makes Lasell University more selective than about 37% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 36%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (85.7% for women vs 76.3% for men, a 9.4-point gap). Lasell University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 12.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,121 | 2,382 | 76.3% | 501 |
| 2015–16 | 3,171 | 2,478 | 78.1% | 490 |
| 2016–17 | 3,221 | 2,450 | 76.1% | 439 |
| 2017–18 | 3,547 | 2,863 | 80.7% | 411 |
| 2018–19 | 3,180 | 2,537 | 79.8% | 382 |
| 2019–20 | 2,489 | 2,082 | 83.6% | 454 |
| 2020–21 | 2,496 | 2,110 | 84.5% | 329 |
| 2021–22 | 2,550 | 2,169 | 85.1% | 303 |
| 2022–23 | 2,833 | 2,074 | 73.2% | 314 |
| 2023–24 | 3,060 | 2,517 | 82.3% | 314 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,946 | 1,667 | 85.7% |
| Men | 1,114 | 850 | 76.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 550–650 | 8% |
| SAT Math | 535–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 4% |
How Lasell University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lasell University's acceptance rate?
Lasell University's acceptance rate is 82.3% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,517 admitted of 3,060 applicants).
Is Lasell University test optional?
Lasell University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lasell University?
Lasell University received 3,060 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,517.
What SAT score do you need for Lasell University?
Admitted students at Lasell University typically scored 550–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 535–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lasell University getting harder to get into?
Lasell University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 76.3% in 2014–15 to 82.3% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lasell.edu/.