Lasell University's published cost of attendance is $42,434. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,334, mid-low-income families pay around $17,631, middle-income families pay about $25,139, mid-high-income families pay approximately $29,359, and higher-income families pay around $32,947.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $42,434 |
| Tuition and Fees | $27,040 |
| Room and Board | $14,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$14,923 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,511 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,334 |
| $30–48k | $17,631 |
| $48–75k | $25,139 |
| $75–110k | $29,359 |
| $110k+ | $32,947 |
Lasell University's published cost of attendance is $42,434. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $18,334, mid-low-income families pay around $17,631, middle-income families pay about $25,139, mid-high-income families pay approximately $29,359, and higher-income families pay around $32,947. Azimuth ranks Lasell University #1194 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $40,506; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Lasell University's median four-year earnings of $58,411, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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Graduates of Lasell University earn median 4-year earnings of $58,411, placing Lasell University in the 38.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,329 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lasell University in the 52.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lasell University #976 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Lasell University's concentration in business and professional fields. Communication and Media Studies is the largest program with 47 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $53,172, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Kinesiology program graduates 35 students with median 4-year earnings of $55,292, while Design and Applied Arts delivers median 4-year earnings of $32,379 across 30 graduates. Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations and Psychology, General round out the top programs, with four-year earnings of $69,156 and $54,702 respectively. The dominance of Business — which comprises 28% of degrees — helps explain the institution's earnings profile and positions graduates for stable, professional-track careers.
