Lesley University

Cambridge, MA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · City

C-

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About Lesley University

Lesley University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Cambridge, MA, in a city setting. It enrolls about 1,122 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,173.

97%

Acceptance

$31,152

Net price

1,122

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

C+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

C+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$31,152

Average net price

$34,256

In-state tuition

$34,256

Out-of-state tuition

$19,920

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$51,538

Total cost of attendance

31%

Students receiving Pell grants

54%

Students with federal loans

$21,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$24,799

$30–48K

$24,044

$48–75K

$29,030

$75–110K

$33,201

$110K+

$35,152

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Visual & Performing Arts32.5%

Psychology18.4%

Education11.5%

Humanities11.5%

Business7.5%

English3.6%

Health & Nursing3.6%

Communications Tech3.6%

Social Sciences1.6%

History1.3%

After Graduation

$51,173

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,150

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$14,953

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,122

Total enrollment

30%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

71% women

29% men

Race & ethnicity

White

46%

Hispanic

19%

Black

Asian

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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