Lesley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2570 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #724 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #663 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3 of 5 | In Cambridge |
| #823 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,229
- Graduates
- 1,328
- Male:Female Ratio
- 23:77
- 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 97% and is among the 27% 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 | 97% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 2,526 | 681 | 1,838 |
| Admissions | 2,447 | 650 | 1,791 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 184 | 67 | 117 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 9 | 4 | 5 |
626 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
496 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 | 1400 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 340 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 333 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 195 (8%) |
| Asian | 140 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 63 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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 $32,587 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 | $24,799 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,044 |
| $48-75K | $29,030 |
| $75-110K | $33,201 |
| $110K+ | $35,152 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,326 | $19,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,326 | $19,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,326 | $19,440 |
| Fee in-district | $930 | $450 |
| Fee in-state | $930 | $450 |
| Fee out-of-state | $930 | $450 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 799 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,920 |
| Room charge | $11,998 |
| Meal charge | $7,922 |
Lesley University majors
Lesley University has granted 348 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 504 master's across 27 programs, and 36 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 | 224 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 46 | 6 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 25 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | 20 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 30 | |
| Digital Arts | 29 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | 23 | |
| Education, General | 28 | ||
| Psychology, General | 26 | ||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 23 | ||
| Graphic Design | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | 7 | |
| Education, Other | 17 | ||
| Illustration | 17 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 17 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | 5 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 15 | ||
| Photography | 10 | 5 | |
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | 13 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 13 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 13 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 11 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 10 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 10 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 8 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | ||
| Community Psychology | 5 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 2 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 348 | 504 | 36 |
Lesley University has a graduation rate of 58%, which is among the 42% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 58% | 54% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lesley University has published 1,135 scientific papers with 16,079 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 44 |
| 1994 | 13 | 41 |
| 1995 | 4 | 34 |
| 1996 | 14 | 32 |
| 1997 | 3 | 51 |
| 1998 | 14 | 59 |
| 1999 | 15 | 63 |
| 2000 | 6 | 61 |
| 2001 | 8 | 77 |
| 2002 | 14 | 121 |
| 2003 | 18 | 117 |
| 2004 | 21 | 135 |
| 2005 | 22 | 161 |
| 2006 | 14 | 202 |
| 2007 | 28 | 240 |
| 2008 | 13 | 271 |
| 2009 | 21 | 305 |
| 2010 | 22 | 341 |
| 2011 | 26 | 404 |
| 2012 | 32 | 486 |
| 2013 | 38 | 520 |
| 2014 | 48 | 632 |
| 2015 | 35 | 719 |
| 2016 | 56 | 712 |
| 2017 | 63 | 791 |
| 2018 | 52 | 819 |
| 2019 | 48 | 1007 |
| 2020 | 71 | 1174 |
| 2021 | 76 | 1204 |
| 2022 | 62 | 1320 |
| 2023 | 64 | 1365 |
| 2024 | 44 | 1228 |
| 2025 | 28 | 1075 |
Lesley University alumni
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Eliza Dushku
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorvoice actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Eliza Patricia Dushku is an American and Albanian retired actress. Dushku starred as Faith in the supernatural drama series Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1998–2003) and its spin-off series Angel (2000–2003). She also had lead roles in the Fox supernatural drama series Tru Calling (2003–2005) and the Fox science fiction series Dollhouse (2009–2010), for which she was a producer.
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Joan Bennett Kennedy
- Enrolled in Lesley University
- Graduated with Master of Arts
- Occupations
- writermodelpianistsocialite
- Biography
-
Virginia Joan Kennedy was an American socialite, author, and advocate. Kennedy was the first wife of U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy. In 1992, she published a guide to classical music and later became associated with mental health awareness, drawing public attention to addiction and recovery through her own experiences. Kennedy also worked as a classical pianist, performing at various public concerts.
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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 an American psychotherapist, known for her work on human relationships.
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Kitty Dukakis
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Katharine Dickson Dukakis was an American author and activist for various social causes. She served as the First Lady of Massachusetts from 1975 to 1979 and 1983 to 1991, as the wife of the Governor of Massachusetts, Michael Dukakis (who was the Democratic Party's nominee for president in 1988).
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 | 454 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 29 Everett St Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138-2790 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 118,000 |
| Phone | 6178689600 |