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Lesley University

Lesley University is a small, private institution located in Cambridge, ma. Founded in 1909, Lesley University offers undergraduate degrees in 74 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,406 undergraduates
cost $31,364 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lesley University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 86.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lesley University is known for one of its top majors: Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Psychology, General
Special Education and Teaching
Design and Applied Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,364
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,138
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,350
Cost of attendance* $53,352
Average financial aid package $17,787
Estimated cost $35,565 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,364
Additional expenses
Room & board $19,138
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,350
Cost of attendance* $53,352
Average financial aid package $17,787
Estimated cost $35,565 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lesley University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,406, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

3,936

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
20%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
66%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

map 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
phone 617-868-9600
address www.lesley.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lesley University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lesley University?

Lesley University is located in Cambridge, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Lesley University? 

The acceptance rate for Lesley University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Lesley University?

The average high school GPA for Lesley University students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lesley University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lesley University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $213,408.

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