Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cambridge, Massachusetts |
| Online | lesley.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,049 prospective students applied, and 2,277 were granted admission. Of those admitted 320 enrolled in the school. 2,369 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,469 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $28,500 plus fees of $375. Lesley University is ranked 520 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lesley University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lesley University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#520 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#362 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#25 in Best Colleges in Massachusetts
#23 in Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
#576 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Value Colleges in Massachusetts
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.02 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $375 |
| Room and Board | $16,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,550 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,245 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 21% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 20% |
| Psychology | 20% |
| English and Literature | 6% |
| Work and Family Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166452 IPEDS survey data for Lesley University.
Current students may use the Lesley University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.