Lesley University
tuition & fees
$34,256
graduate tuition & fees
$19,890
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
2,557
online students
496
Number of Programs
115
Financial Aid Amount
$16,217
Graduation Rate
58%
Lesley University is a Private, 4 years college located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lesley ranked 417th in National Universities and 53rd in Massachusetts Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 2,557 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Lesley's acceptance rate is 96.87% last year (undergraduate school).
Lesley University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Lesley University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790 |
| Phone | 617-868-9600 |
| WEB | www.lesley.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid |
| Online Application | www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | lesley.aidcalc.cloud/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.lesley.edu/academics/guide-financial-aid-scholarships-undergraduate-first-year-and-transfer-students |
| Disability Service | www.lesley.edu/students/policies/disability-services-policies |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Lesley University is 96.87% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 7.89%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.87 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 7.89 % |
Tuition & Fees
Lesley's 2025 tuition & fees is $34,256 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate ($32,780).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,890. The graduate tuition increased by 1.22% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $34,256 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $19,890 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,557 students have enrolled at Lesley (2024-2025). Among them, 496 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Lesley has 1,229 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,328 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,557 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,229 |
| Graduate Students | 1,328 |
| Online Enrollment | 496 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Lesley offers 115 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Lesley
| Number of programs | 115 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |