LESLEY UNIVERSITY
- 29 Everett St
- Cambridge, MA 02138
- OPEID College Code: 00216000
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- General Phone: (617) 868-9600
- President: Joseph B. Moore
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 6,173
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Lesley University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Website
- www.lesley.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Doctoral (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 605 | 2,006 | 2,611 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 362 (60%) | 1,392 (69%) | 1,754 (67%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 96 (27%) | 288 (21%) | 384 (22%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 359 | 93% |
| ACT ® Exam | 53 | 14% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 470 | 600 |
| SAT ® Math | 450 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 600 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 98%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 81% | 20% | 16% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,397 | $5,784 | $1,976 | $11,679 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Number in Default | 42 | 38 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,270 | 2,347 | 3,198 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $28,400 | $27,450 | $25,850 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $28,400 | $27,450 | $25,850 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $28,400 | $27,450 | $25,850 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,400 | $12,000 | $11,100 |
| Other Expenses | $2,590 | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,725 | $6,725 | $6,725 |
| Other Expenses | $1,925 | $1,925 | $1,925 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,715 | $1,925 | $4,715 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $44,090 | $42,740 | $40,240 |
| In-State | $44,090 | $42,740 | $40,240 |
| Out of State | $44,090 | $42,740 | $40,240 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $37,750 | $36,800 | $35,200 |
| In-State | $37,750 | $36,800 | $35,200 |
| Out of State | $37,750 | $36,800 | $35,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $33,815 | $32,865 | $31,265 |
| In-State | $33,815 | $32,865 | $31,265 |
| Out of State | $33,815 | $32,865 | $31,265 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,173 Undergraduate: 1,840 Graduate: 4,333
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,036 Female: 5,137
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 431 Female: 1,409
- Graduate Gender Male: 605 Female: 3,728
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,588 Part-Time: 3,585
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,386 Part-Time: 454
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,202 Part-Time: 3,131
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 105 | 2% |
| American Indian | 21 | 0.3% |
| Black | 344 | 6% |
| Asian | 112 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 3% |
| White | 3,568 | 58% |
| Unknown | 1,846 | 30% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 56 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 574 | 9% |
| Ages 20-21 | 533 | 9% |
| Ages 22-24 | 764 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,263 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 688 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 533 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,117 | 18% |
| Ages 50-65 | 633 | 10% |
| Age Over 65 | 8 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 4 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 648 | 558 | 90 |
| Faculty Status | 230 | 187 | 43 |
| Tenured Faculty | 3 | 3 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 184 | 143 | 41 |
| Primarily Instruction | 184 | 143 | 41 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 180 | 171 | 9 |
| Other Professionals | 206 | 182 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 78 | 62 | 16 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 73 | 62 | 11 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,480 (112) | $64,079 (40) | $63,148 (72) |
| Professor | $76,956 (32) | $79,862 (10) | $75,636 (22) |
| Associate Professor | $64,729 (41) | $64,820 (20) | $64,643 (21) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,215 (32) | $48,251 (7) | $53,326 (25) |
| Instructor | $46,059 (7) | $43,455 (3) | $48,012 (4) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $87,851 (27) | $82,849 (6) | $89,280 (21) |
| Professor | $96,912 (12) | $92,613 (2) | $97,772 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $88,221 (9) | $85,411 (2) | $89,024 (7) |
| Assistant Professor | $68,177 (5) | $70,522 (2) | $66,613 (3) |
| Instructor | $74,160 (1) | - (-) | $74,160 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,112 (139) | $64,562 (46) | $65,384 (93) |
| Professor | $77,594 (44) | $79,181 (12) | $76,998 (32) |
| Associate Professor | $66,071 (50) | $65,281 (22) | $66,692 (28) |
| Assistant Professor | $52,697 (37) | $50,351 (9) | $53,452 (28) |
| Instructor | $47,886 (8) | $43,455 (3) | $50,545 (5) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 183 | 89 | 94 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 157 | 75 | 82 |
| Baseball | 17 | 17 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| Soccer | 52 | 26 | 26 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 26 | 7 | 19 |
| Volleyball | 21 | 10 | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $6,200 | $4,667 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,071 | $2,714 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Soccer | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 74%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 63% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 17% |
| Black | 64% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 60% |
| White | 64% |
| Unknown | 53% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 36% |
| 5 Years | 57% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 1 | 3 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 6 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009