Lesley University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2786 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #792 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #726 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #33 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| #3 of 5 | In Cambridge |
| #769 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 1,554
- Graduates
- 1,852
- Male:Female Ratio
- 19:81
- 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 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 76% | 91% |
| Applicants | 3,144 | 741 | 2,227 |
| Admissions | 2,711 | 563 | 2,029 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 238 | 66 | 158 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 |
260 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
575 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 | 2011 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 410 (12%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 324 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 274 (8%) |
| Asian | 166 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 103 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 101 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lesley University is $32,414 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 | $26,082 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,408 |
| $48-75K | $31,675 |
| $75-110K | $31,915 |
| $110K+ | $34,667 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,514 | $18,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,514 | $18,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,514 | $18,900 |
| Fee in-district | $850 | $150 |
| Fee in-state | $850 | $150 |
| Fee out-of-state | $850 | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 799 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $18,288 |
| Room charge | $11,078 |
| Meal charge | $7,210 |
Lesley University majors
Lesley University has granted 463 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 617 master's across 30 programs, and 29 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 | 195 | ||
| Psychology, General | 81 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 49 | 26 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 27 | 38 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 55 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 51 | |
| Education, Other | 42 | ||
| Creative Writing | 14 | 23 | |
| Illustration | 28 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 5 | 23 | |
| Digital Arts | 27 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 8 | 19 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 23 | 3 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 25 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 24 | ||
| Education, General | 23 | ||
| Photography | 16 | 7 | |
| Graphic Design | 22 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | ||
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 18 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 17 | ||
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 12 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Social Work | 5 | 6 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 11 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | ||
| Community Psychology | 8 | ||
| History, General | 8 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 8 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 6 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 6 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | ||
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 2 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 463 | 617 | 29 |
Lesley University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 38% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 58% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lesley University has published 952 scientific papers with 8,443 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Philosophy, Art & Design, Medicine, Computer Science, and Education Majors.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10 | 16 |
| 1992 | 8 | 15 |
| 1993 | 9 | 36 |
| 1994 | 13 | 24 |
| 1995 | 4 | 34 |
| 1996 | 13 | 25 |
| 1997 | 3 | 43 |
| 1998 | 15 | 47 |
| 1999 | 12 | 44 |
| 2000 | 6 | 47 |
| 2001 | 8 | 56 |
| 2002 | 12 | 80 |
| 2003 | 17 | 73 |
| 2004 | 17 | 94 |
| 2005 | 17 | 123 |
| 2006 | 14 | 136 |
| 2007 | 27 | 152 |
| 2008 | 11 | 172 |
| 2009 | 22 | 224 |
| 2010 | 19 | 221 |
| 2011 | 25 | 257 |
| 2012 | 22 | 324 |
| 2013 | 34 | 346 |
| 2014 | 42 | 394 |
| 2015 | 27 | 427 |
| 2016 | 52 | 384 |
| 2017 | 57 | 417 |
| 2018 | 42 | 494 |
| 2019 | 35 | 552 |
| 2020 | 61 | 664 |
| 2021 | 73 | 674 |
| 2022 | 53 | 706 |
| 2023 | 61 | 741 |
Lesley University alumni
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Joan Bennett Kennedy
- Occupations
- pianistmodelwritersocialite
- Biography
-
Virginia Joan Kennedy is an American socialite who 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
- podcastersex therapistmarriage counselorpsychotherapist
- 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
- graphic designersingerlyricist
- 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 | 572 |
| 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 |