School Information

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Total Enrollment 6,173
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 23 : 1

Lesley University

http://www.lesley.edu
29 Everett St, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-2790
(617) 868-9600

Lesley University is committed to active learning, scholarly research, critical inquiry, and diverse forms of artistic practice through close mentoring relationships among students, faculty, and practitioners in the field. Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane, and sustainable world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Two but less than 4 years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 14%
 
School Costs

At Lesley University, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 64.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,330), and 66% receive loans ($7,254 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $12,400. Off campus it is around $6,725.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lesley University is $28,404 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,611 people applied to Lesley University. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (60.0% male & 69.0% female ) and 22.0% accepted (27.0% male and 21.0% female)

Of the 1,840 undergraduate students at Lesley University, 25.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 72.0% of the 4,333 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     48.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     74.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     59.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     35.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (617) 868-9600
Admissions Office Email lcadmissions@lesley.edu
Admissions Office Address Lesley College, 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA
Admissions Website http://www.lesley.edu/admissions/
Application Fee $50

In order to be accepted to Lesley University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • Formal demonstration of competencies
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Lesley University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 580
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 470
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 600
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Lesley University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 13
Ecology 13
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 25 2
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 22 2
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 3
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 10
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects 10
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other 0
Education 59 34 1 3
Computer Teacher Education 31 429
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Curriculum and Instruction 4 359
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 61
Education, General 3
Education, Other 24 676
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 1
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0 0
Educational/Instructional Media Design 5
Elementary Education and Teaching 5 214
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5 12
History Teacher Education 7 6
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2 8
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 39
Reading Teacher Education 0 0 15
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 5
Social Studies Teacher Education 0
Special Education and Teaching, General 3 129
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 1 7
English language and literature/letters 13
Creative Writing 6
English Language and Literature, General 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 14 170 0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0 14 170 0
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 1 0 141 38
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 1 0 141 38
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0 86
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 0 86
Natural resources and conservation 5 17
Environmental Science 2
Environmental Studies 3 17
Psychology 4 53 48
Community Psychology 17
Counseling Psychology 4 22 48
Developmental and Child Psychology 14
Public administration and social service professions 6
Community Organization and Advocacy 6
Social sciences 5
Social Sciences, General 5
Visual and performing arts 5 75 42
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
Art/Art Studies, General 0
Commercial and Advertising Art 5 26
Fine/Studio Arts, General 17 42
Photography 30 0
 
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