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Lesley University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

10:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$31,364

Out of state

$31,364
Graduate

In state

$19,050

Out of state

$19,050

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 59.0% $3,811
State/local grants 16.0% $2,731
Institutional grants 100.0% $13,602
Loans 61.0% $11,709

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$19,138 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,500 per year

Personal Expenses

$1,350 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Psychology, General
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Digital Arts
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Counseling Psychology
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Education, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
86.23%
  • Apply 3,144
  • Accepted 2,711
  • Attend 240

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
80%
Male Students
20%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian59.04%
  2. Hispanic/Latino12.04%
  3. Not Specified9.51%
  4. Black8.04%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities6.0%
  6. Asian4.87%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.44%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

5,330

Undergraduate students

2,063

Graduate students

3,267

Full Time Students
45%
Part Time Students
55%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball
  • Volleyball
  • Cross Country
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Basketball
    • Volleyball
    • Cross Country
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Volleyball
    • Tennis
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