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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate75%
Acceptance Rate75%

Lesley University Academics

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Lesley University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Lesley University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

Lesley University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options Yes No
Accelerated Degree Program
Transfer Credits Accepted
AP Credit Accepted
IB Credits Accepted
Summer Classes Available
New Student Orientation

Reminder: Lesley University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Lesley University?

Lesley University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Lesley University.

Course Required?
2nd Language No
Math true
Science true
Computer Yes

Reminder: Check with Lesley University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Lesley University

When choosing a major, Lesley University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Lesley University.

Student Designed Majors

Lesley University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Lesley University

Lesley University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.


Frequently Asked Questions About Lesley University


Does Lesley University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Lesley University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Lesley University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Lesley University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Lesley University Give AP Credit?

✅ Lesley University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Lesley University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Lesley University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, and offers a Freshman Honors College. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students.

Does Lesley University Require Internships?

🟨 Lesley University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.


Additional Information About Lesley University


Lesley University Library

The main library on campus is the Sherrill Library.

Dual Degree Programs at Lesley University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Lesley University offers these dual degree programs:

ROTC

Does Lesley University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Lesley University does not have any ROTC programs.

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Data 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%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$30,514

Out-of-State

$30,514

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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