Lesley University

Lesley University Overview

Lesley University is a private, nonprofit school in an urban setting in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lesley University was founded in 1909 and the school enrolls around 4,510 students per year, which includes 2,128 undergrad students. Lesley University provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

Student Activities 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 newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Lesley University does not have any greek life opportunties.

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.

2022 Lesley University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	75%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	72%
Tuition	$30,514
Percent of Need Met	60%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$19,036

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Is Lesley University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Lesley University offers and if the school might be a good fit for you.

Lesley University Acceptance Rate 2022

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 refers to 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.

Approximately 81% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Lesley Universityare still enrolled their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Lesley University Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Lesley University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Lesley University

Tuition 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.

Graduates in the class of 2022 had an average of $22,371 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Lesley University.

Based on this information, does Lesley University seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! 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, in the suburbs of 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.

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