Lesley University
Lesley University

Lesley University

Cambridge, MA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Lesley University is a 4-year private school in the greater Boston area. Originally founded as a teacher training institution, Lesley is now home to colleges of Art & Design, Liberal Arts, Education, and Social Sciences granting undergrad degrees in over 70 academic programs. In addition, all Lesley students are expected to participate in undergraduate internships and field experience during their university careers. For a break from academia, the shops and restaurants of Harvard Square are a short walk from campus.

Acceptance Rate:
86%
Average Net Price:
$33,644
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
26
Average SAT Composite
1109

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$33,644
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$32,780
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$32,780
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$19,060
Books and Supplies
$1500
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,657
$30k - $48k
$28,058
$48k - $75k
$31,959
$75k - $110k
$33,082
$110k+
$33,130
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
60%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,279
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
29%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,811
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$13,602

 

Students receiving state aid
16%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2731
Students receiving federal aid
59%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$3,811
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$22,837
$30k - $48k
$24,511
$48k - $75k
$17,244
$75k - $110k
$17,004
$110k+
$14,252
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$15,699,359
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,897,694

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$11,709
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,133
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,155

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
0
100
86%
Acceptance Rate
3144
Students Applied
68%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
114
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is checked
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.December 1
Fall Regular DecisionFebruary 15
Common Application
Common Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
57%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
7%
Submitting ACT
72%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 26
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1109
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
490
75th
590
Reading
25th
510
75th
620
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
23%
3.50 - 3.74
22%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
15%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
5
Top 25%
28
Top 50%
67

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 617-349-8800
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,406
Total Number of Undergrads
1,554
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
60%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
66%
20-39 Students
32%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
60

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
26%
74%
Residency
In-State Students
57%
Out-Of-State Students
33%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
10%
Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
Hispanic
17%
Native American
1%
White
51%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
7%
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
30
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
43%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
43%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Lynx
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
80
Total Female Athletes
90
Intramural Sports
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Lesley University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,500
Top 5 Cities
Boston
New York
Providence
Seattle
Denver
Top 5 Employers
Lesley University
Boston Public Schools
Harvard University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Arbour Counseling Services
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Arts and Design
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,250
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Within a semester, I was already prepared with a new arsenal of ideas and knowledge. Compared to what I've learned here, I learned nothing in high school. The staff, services, resources, and most of all other students are all there to help you learn and grow. It is still challenging, but you have the opportunity to grow, not just academically, but socially and globally. It takes ten minutes to Harvard Square which is full of opportunities and places to explore, and if that's not enough, it's less than a half an hour on the T to get to any type of place you can image. Lesley gives you the comforts of the small, yet urban environment, in a school that you know most people at minimum by face, while still having the city of Boston at your fingertips.
Riva from New Gloucester, ME
I am actually a student at the Art Institute of Boston, but since AIB doesn't have its own tab on Cappex I'm leaving a review under Lesley since we are affiliated with them. My schedule is often very busy. My Lesley classes, that is to say my general education credits, are about an hour each two times a week while my AIB classes, my art/main classes, are three hours a day usually two times a week. It's a long day, but you really do learn a lot once you get past your Freshman year. The staff at both Lesley and AIB are helpful and I've been told if you're having trouble learning the tutoring center is good as well.
Sarah from Plainfield, NH
I love my classes. I have taken classes in psychology, philosophy, dance, history, and sociology all in my first year. There is a good selection of very interesting classes, thought it is obviously not at expansive as you would get a larger school. If you like humanities, social sciences, or teaching , this is a very good choice. our science and math programs are starting to develop and there are some great opportunities in those areas as well.
Catherine from Spencer, MA
Lesley University is my home away from home. I am able to be creative, be excited about learning and completing my work assignments, and stepping outside of my comfort zone. I couldn't have picked a better school.
Rachel from Cambridge, MA
the campus is huge, the food is delicious and there are a variety of students that you get to meet. current students make you feel welcomed and are extremely friendly. the teachers are kind as well and i was told that they are great with accommodating you if you have an illness of some kind.
davina from taunton, ma
Provides a great environment for the pursuit of writing, education, and expressive therapies. Small-school feel with big-city surroundings. Engaged professors and small class sizes.
Rachel from Boston, MA
The professors are wonderful to work with and strive to do all they can to help you succeed. They make sure to map out the grading policy during the first few days of class so there are no misunderstandings when it comes to final grades. Even in my most difficult classes, letting the professor know my weak areas in the class allowed them to help me improved them by the last class.
Victoria from Boston, MA
Lesley is a small enough school to feel at home, but has a large enough reach to feel like apart of a larger world. This very environmentally conscious school helps each student grow exponentially as a student through a huge variety of opportunities and self-designed programs
Margaret from North Kingstown, RI
this is an awesome school. since my first day i have felt welcomed, excited and challenged. it is a great place to be for so many different types of people.
Samantha from Cambridge, MA
This past semester I have enjoyed my studies of psychology and counseling. I learned more than I did in high school and I cannot wait to take my knowledge to the next level of my education.
A.E from Acton, MA