The 50-acre Lasell campus is situated in the quiet suburb of Newton, Massachusetts, only eight miles or thirty minutes via direct train link from Boston. Quiet and peaceful, the campus' winding, tree-lined paths, rolling greens, and charming Victorian buildings typify its New England setting. Lasell's campus is rich in academic and cultural resources, providing students with an exceptional environment in which to learn and excel. Students may choose from more than 25 challenging academic programs. Built on a solid liberal arts foundation, each program emphasizes critical thinking, effective communication skills, ethical development, and computer literacy.

Programs
Advanced placement, Double majors, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Tutorials

Key facts
Campus features

-Art and cultural center, athletic center, auditorium, career service center, ceramics studio, child study center, daycare center, fashion design lab, health service center, Lasell Inn, learning center, photography lab, physical therapy lab, simulated travel lab

Library

-51,000 vols, 135 microform titles, 450 serials, 1,337 audio-visual materials, OPAC

Computer facilities

-105 computers available for general student use; a computer is recommended for all students; dorms provide access to internet, www and email

Extracurricular

-Orientation program, drama/theater group, student-run newspaper, 20 social organizations, intercollegiate and intramural sports

Dormitories

-Co-ed and women only housing available

Public transportation

-Bus and rail to Boston

Enrollment

-1,000 undergraduates
-Co-educational

Community

-Population of Newton: 80,000

Climate

-Temperate - 4 seasons

Location
-Location: Newton, Massachusetts
-Nearest cities: Boston, Massachusetts
-Nearest international airport: Boston (Logan Airport)

Majors
Athletic Training, Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, Health Care Administration, International Business, Management, Management Information, Systems, Marketing, Sports Management), Education (Daycare Program Administration, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education), Exercise Physiology (Exercise Science, Human Performance & Physical, Education, Sport Science), Fashion (Fashion and Retail, Merchandising, Fashion Design and Production), Graphic Design, Hotel, Travel and Tourism, Administration, Human Services, Humanities/Interdisciplinary, Studies (Communication, English, Humanities, Individualized Mathematics and Science), Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Psychology, Sport Management, Undeclared

ESL program available
Faculty
155 (45 full-time; 38% with terminal degree)
10:1 student/faculty ratio