Lesley University

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About Lesley University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Lesley University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,554, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 86%. The university offers 56 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 61%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,514.

Cambridge, MA

$30,514

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

61%

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-26

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1000-1210

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

25%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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HybridCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

10%

Black

8%

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

5%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

26% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

7

Total Online Enrollment

835

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

94% On-campus

6% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold10% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

59%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

100%

Pell Grant

26%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,811
State Grant Aid$2,731
Institution Grant Aid$13,602
Pell Grant Aid$4,630

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

3.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Tennis

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Education.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
6Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Natural Resources And Conservation.
13Psychology.
14Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
15Social Sciences.
16Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.