Lesley University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lesley University reported a 94.4% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lesley University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Cambridge, MA. The historical average net price is $31,152 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

2,509 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$31,152

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

59.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,122

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lesley University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$24,799
$30,001 – $48,000$24,044
$48,001 – $75,000$29,030
$75,001 – $110,000$33,201
$110,000+$35,152

Top Majors at Lesley University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Visual & Performing Arts118
Liberal Arts & General Studies46
Education42
Psychology42
Health Professions23
Public Administration & Social Services16
English Language & Literature12
Business, Management & Marketing12
Biological & Biomedical Sciences10
Social Sciences8

Financial Aid at Lesley University

About Lesley University

Official website: https://www.lesley.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About Lesley University

What is the acceptance rate at Lesley University?

Lesley University reported a 94% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,509. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lesley University?

The historical 94% acceptance rate suggests Lesley University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Lesley University?

The stored historical average net price at Lesley University is $31,152 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $16,476 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lesley University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lesley University is 60%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lesley University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Lesley University?

Lesley University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on December 1, 2026, Regular Decision on February 17, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Lesley University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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