Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002160
- Phone: (781) 306-6600
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
74.68%FINANCIAL AID RATE
96%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
48FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$10,378Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Lesley University
170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA
Lesley University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Lesley University is nearly six thousand per year.
Areas of study available at Lesley University include but are not limited to:
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1420 to 1740, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 25. 66% of those who apply are admitted to Lesley University, of which 20 percent choose to attend.
Tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $9,000. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Lesley University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the students Lesley University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at Lesley University is about 4,800. The student body is made up of 46% undergraduate students and 8% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- The estimated tuition range is around $29,000-$34,000 per year
- Part time students pay in the range of $950 to $1,100 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table listed below helps break down the types of financial aid students receive and the percent receiving aid, as well as the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 96% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 96% | $13,229 |
Receiving Student Loans | 85% | $10,234 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lesley University may offer services including:- Distance learning
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Art Institute of Boston
- Art and Design Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (since 1982)
Campus: Lesley University
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2008)
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Accreditation Committee (since 2008)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lesley University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (363)
- Basketball (363)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lesley University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Communication Technology
Communications and Journalism
Education
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family Studies (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Mental Health Counseling (B, C, D, M)
- Art Therapy (B)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Psychology
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Social Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Illustration (B)
- Graphic Design (B)
- Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, M)
- Photography (B, M)
- Commercial and Advertising Art (B)
- Art History (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lesley University.
- Cambridge College in Boston, MA (0.8 miles away)
- Emmanuel College - Boston in Boston, MA (3 miles away)
- Pine Manor College in Chicopee, MA (4 miles away)
- Lasell College in Holyoke, MA (7 miles away)
- Curry College in Northampton, MA (9 miles away)
Also, check out our college lists below, which can help students compare schools to one another:
- See all colleges in Massachusetts
- Compare other Massachusetts private colleges
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002160
- Phone: (781) 306-6600
- School Homepage