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Lesley University
Cambridge,
MA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate75%
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About Lesley University
Lesley University is a private, nonprofit university in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lesley University was founded in 1909. The college currently enrolls around 4,510 students a year, including 2,128 undergrad students.
Lesley University Acceptance Rate 2021
Around 75% of applicants get into Lesley University each year. Out of 3,049 applications received in 2021, 2,277 students were offered admission.
| Lesley University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 75% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.3 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 72% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Lesley University is located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston.
If you would like to see Lesley University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90, Interstate 95, Interstate 93 to Cambridge, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Logan International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lesley University and Cambridge are like without leaving home.
College Info
Lesley University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Feb 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Jun 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lesley University is Feb 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lesley University is Jun 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Lesley University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1010 - 1190
Math SAT Range
490 - 590
Reading SAT Range
510 - 620
Lesley University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$52,250
In State$52,250
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$31,890
$31,890
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$20,360
$20,360
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Lesley University is like? There are approximately 4,510 students enrolled at Lesley University, including 2,128 undergraduate students and 2,382 graduate students. 75% percent of students attend school full-time, 67% percent are from MA and 33% percent of students are from other states.
75%
Full Time25%
Part Time67%
In State33%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
4,510
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
75%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Feb 15
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