- AcademicsB-
- ValueC+
- DiversityA-
- CampusC
- AthleticsC-
- Party SceneB
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationA
- DormsC-
- Campus FoodC+
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB
Lesley University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
New England Collegiate Conference
Address
29 Everett St
Cambridge, MA 02138
Website
Lesley University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
67%
SAT Range
960-1170
ACT Range
21-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Lesley University
Cost
Net Price
$30,940/ year
National
$15,403Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.35 responses
- 58%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.38 responses
- 79%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.38 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
77 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
38 GraduatesPsychology
38 GraduatesRehabilitation and Therapy
35 GraduatesCounseling Psychology
30 GraduatesEnglish
28 GraduatesDevelopmental and Child Psychology
26 GraduatesPhotography
25 GraduatesIllustration
23 GraduatesGraphic Design
17 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,476Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
23%
Varsity Athletes
10%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
80%
Poll
- 100%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.25 responses
Poll
- 48%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.42 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,700/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
54%
National
48%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.16 responses
Lesley University Reviews
485 reviews
All Categories
I have enjoyed my time at Lesley. It is in such a great area and ensures that you are prepared for whatever career you are pursuing by making it mandatory to take part in multiple internships. This gives you experience as well as allows you to make connections with people already active in your field. As far as things I would like to see change; as a commuter student I wish that there were more spaces for commuters to meet and interact more easily with campus life. Also, the food isn't the best and I know that it is difficult for people who live on campus to find a good variety of food. Other than that, I love the area and the enjoy the vibe of the school and would recommend it to others, especially those who are interested in the education and or art fields!
It's small. Personally, I thought as a quiet student I would enjoy the closeness of the community and sometimes I do but I tend to not. The students are very liberal, and if youre a LUCAD student, art is typically all about current events. Sometimes I feel that as a Lesey art student, I'm missing out compared to art schools that are majority art. The local area is fantastic, it's right on Mass Ave near all the local shops and close to two T-line stops to lead you right into Boston. The food is pretty good, and have a variety for those who are vegetarians. Dorms are nice too, esp since some are victorian houses that they renovated.
As someone who is passionate about social justice and good academic programs, I love attending Lesley University. It is an adjustment for some people, but I feel as though I'm constantly learning in and outside the classroom. The party scene isn't very big, but living in Cambridge and next to Boston, you don't need a party scene for the school. Fantastic overall.