Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
4-year Private university

Overview

Lesley University is a private institution established in 1909 with urban setting located at Cambridge. It is ranked 342 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.Its tuition and fees are $31,364. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1757. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#342 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Cambridge, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1909
Selectivity Unselective
Size Small
1,757 Undergraduates

Learning

10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$46,250
Cost of Attendance
$31,298
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $27,470
Outstate Tuition Fee $27,470
Room and Board Fees $19,138
$37,709 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

87% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
-- Not Reported
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Jul
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
24
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $46,250
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline February 15
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $10,500 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 3.5 OR one of these: SAT Composite 1380 OR ACT Composite 29, College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 3.5, Strong portfolio
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean’s Scholarship
Total Worth $9,500 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 2.7 PLUS SAT Composite 900 OR ACT Composite 17 OR... (SAT Composite 1050 OR ACT Composite 20), College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 2.7, Strong portfolio
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Lesley Scholarship
Total Worth $8,500 per year
Eligibility All incoming freshmen
Minimum Criteria College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Programs: GPA 2.7 PLUS one of these: SAT Composite 900 OR ACT Composite 17 OR... (SAT Composite 1050 OR ACT Composite 20), College of Art & Design Programs: GPA 2.7, Strong portfolio
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Urban Scholars Initiative (USI)
Total Worth 50 percent off tuition
Details Lesley University has partnered with several community organizations to provide scholarships for students with financial need. Separate application needed.

Students

1,757 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
80% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
49% Students graduate within 6 years