Lesley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2758 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #777 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #713 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3 of 5 | In Cambridge |
| #798 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,342
- Graduates
- 1,792
- Male:Female Ratio
- 20:80
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lesley.edu
Lesley University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lesley University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 32% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 92% | 95% |
| Applicants | 2,509 | 621 | 1,888 |
| Admissions | 2,369 | 572 | 1,797 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 189 | 61 | 128 |
712 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
615 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1893 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 376 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 324 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 201 (6%) |
| Asian | 161 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 84 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 82 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lesley University is $33,111 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $26,173 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $27,225 |
| $48-75K | $31,594 |
| $75-110K | $34,465 |
| $110K+ | $34,726 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,890 | $19,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,890 | $19,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,890 | $19,350 |
| Fee in-district | $890 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $890 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $890 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 799 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,060 |
| Room charge | $11,480 |
| Meal charge | $7,580 |
Lesley University majors
Lesley University has granted 347 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 521 master's across 31 programs, and 34 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lesley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 146 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | 54 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 47 | 12 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | 27 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 45 | |
| Psychology, General | 39 | ||
| Creative Writing | 9 | 27 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | 21 | |
| Education, General | 32 | ||
| Digital Arts | 30 | ||
| Education, Other | 30 | ||
| Illustration | 25 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 24 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | 4 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | ||
| Graphic Design | 13 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | 6 | |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 13 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Photography | 3 | 6 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 8 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 7 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Human Services, General | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 4 | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Community Psychology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 347 | 521 | 34 |
Lesley University has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 56% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lesley University has published 1,114 scientific papers with 15,191 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Art & Design, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 9 | 20 |
| 1993 | 10 | 44 |
| 1994 | 13 | 41 |
| 1995 | 4 | 34 |
| 1996 | 14 | 32 |
| 1997 | 3 | 51 |
| 1998 | 14 | 59 |
| 1999 | 15 | 62 |
| 2000 | 6 | 61 |
| 2001 | 8 | 76 |
| 2002 | 14 | 120 |
| 2003 | 18 | 117 |
| 2004 | 21 | 135 |
| 2005 | 22 | 161 |
| 2006 | 14 | 202 |
| 2007 | 28 | 240 |
| 2008 | 13 | 271 |
| 2009 | 21 | 306 |
| 2010 | 22 | 341 |
| 2011 | 26 | 404 |
| 2012 | 32 | 486 |
| 2013 | 38 | 517 |
| 2014 | 48 | 631 |
| 2015 | 35 | 703 |
| 2016 | 56 | 711 |
| 2017 | 63 | 790 |
| 2018 | 52 | 818 |
| 2019 | 47 | 1004 |
| 2020 | 72 | 1169 |
| 2021 | 76 | 1204 |
| 2022 | 62 | 1317 |
| 2023 | 63 | 1358 |
| 2024 | 44 | 1200 |
Lesley University alumni
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Joan Bennett Kennedy
- Occupations
- writermodelpianistsocialite
- Biography
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Virginia Joan Kennedy is an American socialite. She was the first wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy.
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Esther Perel
- Enrolled in Lesley University
- Graduated with Master of Arts in expressive therapy
- Occupations
- sex therapistpodcasterpsychotherapistmarriage counselor
- Biography
-
Esther Perel is a Belgian-American psychotherapist, known for her work on human relationships.
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Kitty Dukakis
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Katharine "Kitty" Dukakis is an American author. She is married to former Massachusetts governor Michael Dukakis.
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Jacob Bannon
- Occupations
- singergraphic designerlyricist
- Biography
-
Jacob Bannon is an American musician who is the vocalist, lyricist and graphic artist for the metalcore band Converge. He is the co-founder and owner of the record label Deathwish Inc. and the author of many visual works for independent punk rock and heavy metal musicians. Bannon has also composed and performed experimental music as Supermachiner with Ryan Parker and more recently as Wear Your Wounds.
General info
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1909 |
| Motto | Perissem Ni Perstitissem I Had Perished Had I Not Persisted |
| Colors | gold, green |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 495 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 29 Everett St Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138-2790 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 118,000 |
| Phone | 6178689600 |