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Lesley University

  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Cambridge, MA
  • 502 reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Academics
    B-
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    C-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    C
  8. Location
    A+
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    C
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B
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Lesley is a private university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts in the Boston Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,541 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Lesley acceptance rate is 64%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Business. Graduating 55% of students, Lesley alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $29,700.
About Lesley University...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
New England Collegiate Conference
Address
29 Everett St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Website
lesley.edu
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Lesley University Rankings

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
64%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
960-1160
ACT Range
21-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
—

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Cost

Net Price
$29,276/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $24,494/ year
  • $30-48k
    $24,407/ year
  • $49-75k
    $29,603/ year
  • $76-110k
    $30,665/ year
  • $110k+
    $31,153/ year
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Academics

Professors
C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
86%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.43 responses
79%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.43 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    83 Graduates
  • Psychology
    66 Graduates
  • Business
    42 Graduates
  • Commercial and Advertising Art
    42 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    26 Graduates
  • Counseling Psychology
    20 Graduates
  • Photography
    20 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    19 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    16 Graduates
  • English
    15 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,541Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
24%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 17 responses
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  • Unique
    35%
  • Not like the stereotypical "normal" student
    24%
  • Eccentric
    18%
  • Loser
    12%
  • Charismatic
    6%
  • I am an LCAL so I rarely see students
    6%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
58%
Poll
100%
of students say they don't have Greek life.30 responses
Poll
49%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.47 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 18 responses
Report
  • Creative
    28%
  • Unique
    22%
  • Different
    11%
  • Scam
    11%
  • Supportive
    11%
  • Ecclectic
    6%
  • Homey
    6%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$35,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
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This is a small and very isolated school. There is not a big social life at all, and the population is very very small. It is not rare to While the small class sizes are nice, there is not much if any diversity at Lesley. The classes are not challenging at Lesley, accommodations can and will be given for any reason at all. This is a great school for art, but for other types of education especially Psychology this is not a challenging and beneficial program. The professors are very kind and can become great mentors, but the courses are simply not difficult enough to cause challenge and greater thinking. I found myself to be very bored and not motivated in the classes. Cambridge is a great location!
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The things I love most about Lesley is that the students are creative, accepting, empowered, and open-minded. People are expressive and not afraid to be themselves. The professors and faculty go above and beyond to help you and provide the best services that they can. The small class sizes allow for intimate interactions and I have yet to have a bad professor!
Taking online course with Lesley University. Everyone was so helpful when I was to transferring to the program here and so far all of my classes, professors and classmates have been wonderful! I am really excited to be continuing my education at an institution like Lesley University.