Lesley University
Cambridge, MA · Private
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Lesley University admitted 96.9% of applicants university-wide (2,447 of 2,526).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 96.9% | 2,447 | 2,526 |
| In-state | 68.8% | 550 | 800 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 600 | 900 |
| International applicants | 50.0% | 50 | 100 |
| Men | 95.4% | 650 | 681 |
| Women | 97.4% | 1,791 | 1,838 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,447 admitted students, 193 enrolled (7.9% yield).
Lesley University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1000–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 20–27
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.25–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Lesley University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $51,538/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,256 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $25,420 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $51,538/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $24,799 |
| $30k–48k | $24,044 |
| $48k–75k | $29,030 |
| $75k–110k | $33,201 |
| Over $110k | $35,152 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Automatic)
- Lesley University Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Automatic)
- Lesley Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Lesley University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — Up to $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost Scholarship — Up to $18,000 per year (Automatic)
- Lesley University Scholarship — Up to $15,000 per year (Automatic)
- Lesley University Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
Lesley University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Portfolio and Artist Statement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Portfolio and Artist Statement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Lesley University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Lesley University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $51,173
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 58%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,000
- At graduation
Lesley University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #301
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Lesley University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Visual & performing arts (33%), Psychology (18%), Business & marketing (8%).
Student–faculty ratio: 10:1 · 65% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lesley University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.