Overview

Lesley University is a University institution located in Cambridge, MA, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 29 Everett Street
Cambridge, MA  02138-2790
United States

Contact Phone: 617-868-9600

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Communications Technologies/technicians And Support Services, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family Systems
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Mental And Social Health Services And Allied Professions, Other
Mental Health Counseling/counselor
History	Associate	Bachelors
American History (united States)
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Digital Arts
Film/video And Photographic Arts, Other
Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Illustration
Intermedia/multimedia
Photography

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,049

Applied

2,277

Accepted

1,554

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,293

Females Applied

1,799

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

756

Males Applied

478

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.31

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record One recommendation
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	One recommendation
Other requirements:	College transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 15th	January 15th	No
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 1st	No
Transfer	June 1st	January 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite		20	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,326

Private

Fees

930

Full-time student fees

19,920

Room & board

11,998

Room only

Financial Aid

17,787

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,036

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,668

Avg. Loan Aid

10,716

Avg. Grant Aid

13,789

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

6%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,554

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

33%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.64%
Black or African American	8.53%
White or Caucasian	54.27%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.36%
Asian	5.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	4.55%
Other	5.9%

Gender

Male (26%)

Female (74%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	43%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Quad Fest

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis		No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	Division 3	No