Lasell University

What Lasell University does

Lasell University is a private higher-education institution founded in 1851 and headquartered on a single residential campus at 1844 Commonwealth Avenue in Newton, Massachusetts. It serves traditional undergraduate students, graduate students, transfer students, and international students from approximately 35 countries through more than 60 undergraduate majors and graduate programs organized across five academic schools: the Longe School of Business, the School of Communication & the Arts, the School of Fashion, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences. The institution's core educational offering is its proprietary "Connected Learning" philosophy, which integrates classroom theory with structured, supervised work experience and requires that 100% of undergraduates complete at least one internship prior to graduation, supported by a $3,000 summer stipend program for select unpaid internships and a Center for Career Readiness employer-relationship pipeline.

The university operates on a tuition-driven subscription revenue model, with ancillary revenue from auxiliary services and a recently introduced Lasell Tuition Commitment that covers full tuition for Massachusetts families earning under $100,000. Supporting the academic core are specialized assets including the Lasell Fashion Collection (a historic two-century fashion archive), the Yamawaki Art and Cultural Center, Brennan Library, and the RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research on Aging, alongside 17 NCAA Division III varsity sports in the Great Northeast Athletic Conference. Distribution channels include on-campus undergraduate instruction, online and hybrid graduate programs, study abroad in 40+ countries, and workforce development offerings for working adults. Marketing is conducted through a broad social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), campus visit programs, and transfer student events. The institution is regionally accredited by NECHE (2022), compliant with FERPA and Title IX, and is governed by a Board of Trustees with no parent company, private equity, or venture capital ownership.

Name

Lasell University

Legal name

Lasell University

Website

https://lasell.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lasell University is a private, 175-year-old New England college offering 60+ undergraduate and graduate programs in Newton, MA, distinguished by its mandatory-internship Connected Learning model and a tuition commitment for in-state families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, with financial aid packages including the Lasell Tuition Commitment covering full tuition for Massachusetts families earning under $100,000
2. Internship Program Funding: University and Board of Trustees offer $3,000 stipends for select students accepting unpaid full-time internships

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lasell University is a private nonprofit higher education institution that delivers undergraduate, graduate, and online academic programs built around its signature Connected Learning philosophy. It offers over 60 undergraduate majors and minors across five academic schools, along with graduate degrees, certificates, workforce development, accelerated master's programs, and study abroad opportunities in more than 40 countries. The university requires 100% of its students to complete at least one internship before graduation, integrating classroom theory with supervised real-world work experience.

Product overview

Lasell University offers a unified educational platform centered on its proprietary Connected Learning approach, which integrates classroom theory with real-world experience. The portfolio includes over 60 undergraduate majors and minors across five academic schools (Longe School of Business, School of Communication & the Arts, School of Fashion, School of Health Sciences, and School of Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences), plus graduate programs, certificates, and professional studies. Supporting offerings include Workforce Development for career advancement, Study Abroad with 75+ programs in 40+ countries, and the Accelerated Master's (Double Laser) Program for combined degree completion. The institution also maintains distinctive assets including the Lasell Fashion Collection (a historic fashion archive) and specialized Academic Centers. A cornerstone feature is the mandatory internship requirement ensuring 100% of students gain professional experience before graduation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lasell Village: A senior living community affiliated with Lasell University offering career opportunities for seniors.
• Holway Early Childhood Centers

Products and services

• Undergraduate Majors and Minors Over 60 undergraduate programs across five academic schools including Business, Communication & the Arts, Fashion, Health Sciences, and Humanities, Education, Justice & Social Sciences, targeting traditional undergraduate students seeking residential college education.
• Graduate & Professional Studies Graduate-level programs including Master's degrees, certificates, and professional studies offerings designed for career advancement, targeting working professionals and recent graduates seeking advanced credentials.
• Workforce Development Professional development programs and continuing education offerings for working adults and career changers seeking skill enhancement.
• Study Abroad Programs Over 75 study abroad programs in more than 40 countries, including semester, summer, and domestic programs like Semester in the City and Disney College Program.
• Accelerated Master's (Double Laser) Program Combined bachelor's and master's degree program allowing students to complete both degrees in an accelerated timeframe.
• Internship Programs Career readiness program requiring 100% of students to complete at least one internship, with many completing multiple internships. Summer funding of $3,000 stipends available for select unpaid internships.
• Lasell Fashion Collection Historic fashion archive featuring garments, accessories, and ephemera spanning centuries of fashion history, available for exhibition and academic study.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of Lasell students complete at least one internship before graduation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Elms CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Lasell University and Elms College announced a new Biotechnology Master's Degree partnership, creating a pathway for students to earn the advanced degree through collaboration between the two institutions.
• Anna Maria CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer student pathway partnership allowing students to transfer credits from Anna Maria College to Lasell University.
• Hampshire CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer student pathway partnership for seamless credit transfer from Hampshire College to Lasell University.
• First Tee Massachusetts/MassGolfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf program partnership where Lasell's inaugural men's golf coach serves as Program Coordinator, overseeing curriculum development and coordinating coaches and volunteers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Curry College: Small private nonprofit college in Milton, MA, similar in size and Boston-area positioning to Lasell, with comparable undergraduate teaching model and similar competitive set.
• Simmons University: Private Boston-area university of comparable size with a strong emphasis on professional outcomes and graduate programs; comparable positioning in the Boston small-private market.
• Emerson College: Boston-based private college specializing in communication, fashion, and the arts — directly comparable to Lasell's School of Fashion and Communication & the Arts portfolio.
• Bay Path University: Small private university in Longmeadow, MA with a comparable mix of undergraduate, graduate, and online programs targeting similar regional adult-learner and traditional student segments.
• Endicott College: Private nonprofit college on the Massachusetts North Shore with a strong internship/experiential learning culture, directly analogous to Lasell's Connected Learning emphasis and small-campus profile.
• Regis College: Small private Catholic university in Weston, MA, directly comparable in scale, location, and mission as a teaching-focused Boston-area institution serving traditional and graduate students.
• Anna Maria College: Small private Catholic college in Paxton, MA with comparable program breadth and a similar transfer/regional footprint. Lasell has an existing transfer pathway partnership with Anna Maria, underscoring comparability.

Broad incumbents

• Bentley University: Larger private business-focused university in Waltham, MA that competes for the same Boston-area students; broader scale and business-school reputation set the competitive ceiling Lasell benchmarks against.
• Babson College: Highly ranked Boston-area private business college that competes for the same entrepreneurial and business-oriented students Lasell serves through its Longe School of Business.

Regional players

• Quincy College: Public community college in Quincy, MA that competes on price with Lasell for in-region associate-degree-seeking and transfer-bound students, exercising direct downward pricing pressure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LasellUniv
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LasellCollege1851
• Facebookfacebook.com/LasellUniv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lasell-university-
• Instagraminstagram.com/lasell_u
• TikToktiktok.com/@lasellu

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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