Lesley University

Lesley University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lesley University was founded in 1909 and now enrolls around 4,510 students a year, including 2,128 undergrads. Lesley University offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Lesley University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Lesley University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Lesley University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Lesley University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Lesley University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Lesley University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Lesley University on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Lesley University for Fall 2022 is July 15.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Lesley University by January 15.

2021 Lesley University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	72%
Tuition	$29,200

Is Lesley University a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better sense of what Lesley University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

2020 Acceptance Rate for Lesley University

Around 75% of applicants get into Lesley University each year. Last year, 3,049 students applied to Lesley University and 2,277 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Lesley University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 81% of students who start at Lesley University come back the next year. Around 60% of students who started at Lesley University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Lesley University Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lesley University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Lesley University meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Lesley University full-time are awarded $19,036 a year in financial aid, on average.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $22,371 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lesley University. Based on this information, how does Lesley University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Lesley University a good school for you?

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Where is Lesley University?

Lesley University is located in the urban setting of Cambridge, Massachusetts, less than an hour from Boston.

If you want to see Lesley University for yourself, 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.

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