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Lesley University Trade Programs

Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Lesley University?

Contact details for Lesley University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone:	6178689600
Website:	www.lesley.edu/
Admissions:	www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid

How Do I Get Into Lesley University?

You can apply to Lesley University online at: www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply

Lesley University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Lesley University

These are the things Lesley University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Lesley University?

Lesley University has an acceptance rate of 97%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Lesley University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	681	650	95%
Women	1,838	1,791	97%

Can I Afford Lesley University?

The average net price after aid at Lesley University is $31,805. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,326
In-State Fees	$930
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,326
Out-of-State Fees	$930
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,256
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,256

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 14% of students at Lesley University receive some form of financial aid (184 students).

Nearly 81% of students at Lesley University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,217 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,096.

Student Loan Debt

54% of Lesley University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,718 per year.

Lesley University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,231 students enrolled at Lesley University, all undergraduate. Lesley University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,252 undergraduate students at Lesley University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lesley University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	76
Black or African American	117
Hispanic	226
White	574
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	40

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Lesley University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	120
New Hampshire	12
New York	9
Connecticut	5
Maine	5

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Lesley University

Lesley University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

395 undergraduate students at Lesley University took at least one online class — of those, 149 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Lesley University

Lesley University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Lesley University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.