Lesley University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	799
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	60%

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Lesley University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lesley University is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Lesley University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lesley University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

86.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,550

Cost of attendance at Lesley University in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,550

Cost of attendance at Lesley University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lesley University received on average $16,316 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,316

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	117	37%	$4,861	$568,740
Other Federal Grant	179	57%	$3,599	$644,265
State Grant/Scholarships	85	27%	$1,461	$124,150
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	313	100%	$13,861	$4,338,371
Total Grant & Scholarships	313	100%	$16,316	$5,106,786

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lesley University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lesley University students is 60.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.8%.

60.5%

asian 68.4% 13 students
African American 50.0% 10 students
white 61.5% 166 students
unknown 60.0% 3 students
hispanic 62.5% 25 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball New England Collegiate Conference
Basketball New England Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country New England Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lesley University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lesley University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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