Lasell University

In 2022, tuition for full-time students at Lasell College was $40,980 a year.

In 2022, tuition increased 1.56%–from $40,350 the previous year. Usually, college tuition goes up about 3% every year.

Remember, the "sticker price" of tuition doesn't tell the full story. Many students pay a lot less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are awarded. And, student loans can make theprice of collegemore manageable until you're done with college.

Lasell College: In-state vs. Out-of-State Tuition

Lasell College is a private, nonprofit institution, which means it has the same tuition for students from Massachusetts as it does for residents from other states.

Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. These institutions offer reduced tuition for those who qualify as Massachusetts residents.

Attending a college where you qualify for the reduced tuition offered to state residentscan save on the overall cost of college. Don't forget to check your state's eligibility criteria for as an in-state resident. Each state has different requirements to qualify as in-state resident. In many states, students must have lived in the state for 12 months before starting school to qualify for in-state tuition. There may be other criteria too, depending on the state you and your parents currently live in.

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Tuition for International Students at Lasell College

Tuition at Lasell College is the same for every student.

International students are not eligible for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or Lasell College-specific aid and scholarships. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at Lasell College:

•Lasell College-specific scholarships

International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.

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Lasell College Room, Board, Fees, and More

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Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Lasell College.

Room and Board Costs at Lasell College

Housing and campus dining at Lasell College is $16,500 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a dining plan that allows you to eat all or some of your meals the school dining halls. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can pay for a meal plan. The cost of a mean plan, or board-only, is $4,000.

Board costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.

How Much Do Books Cost at Lasell College?

The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.

Yearly Fees

Most schools also have fees to help cover the cost of facilties, like the library, gym and computer labs.

There may be other costs associated with participating in certain activities, like joining a fraternity or sorority, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Most colleges have ways for students with financial need to find ways to lower or eliminate these fees.

The Cost of Transportation at Lasell College

The total cost of getting around in college depends on a few key factors. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Will you need to pay to park on-campus? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use public transportation? All of these factors can drastically impact your transportation budget.

The location of a college or university can also have a big effect on your transportation budget. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the other hand getting around in an urban area could be costly, but there may be more trains, busses and low-cost flight options to actually get to school. Lasell Collegeis in a suburban setting in Massachusetts, near Boston.

Other Costs

When you're planning for college, don’t forget to leave some room in your budget for personal expenses, like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.

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The Full Cost of Attending Lasell College

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Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better idea of how much students can expect to shell out for Lasell College.

How Much Does Lasell College Cost?

What will the cost of attending Lasell College be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.

2022 Total Tuition and Expenses
Tuition	$40,980
Room and Board	$16,500
Board Only	$4,000
Other expenses	$2,000

The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.

Total Estimated Costs
On-Campus	$62,130
Off-Campus	$49,630

The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.

Lasell College’s tuition and fees change based on: •Course load for part-time students

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Lasell College Financial Aid

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The majority of Lasell College undergrads use financial aid to finance their education. In 2022, 1,034 of the 1,301 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Lasell College meets 73% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.

The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $34,147 a year. Around 82% of Lasell College undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Lasell College graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $55,914 of student loan debt.

The average debt for each loan type varies.

Average Debt By Loan Type
Federal Loans	$41,924
Private Loans	$38,422

Most Common Loans for Lasell College Students
Federal Loans	82%
Private loans	30%

Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Lasell College financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.

Scholarships at Lasell College

Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.

In 2022, Lasell College awarded 1,034 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $33.6 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $2.36 million in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.

Net Cost of Lasell College

The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.

Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Lasell College students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.

When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.

The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Lasell College was $34,147 in 2022. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Lasell College seem more manageable.

Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students
On-Campus	$27,983
Off-Campus	$15,483

What will attending Lasell College really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.

As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Lasell College's net cost calculator on their website.

Lasell College Tuition Payment Plans

Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.

Lasell College offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.

Does Lasell College Offer Tuition Waivers?

Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some colleges offer tuition waivers for employees and their family members, underrepresented students, or military students. Even with a tuition waiver, other expenses and fees are the responsibility of the student.

Lasell College has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - X - Employees or Children of Employees

Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.

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