Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

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Lesley was founded in 1909 as a teacher-training school. While still best known for its teacher education programs, Lesley has maintained a consistent focus on a select group of disciplines which embody its mission: education, human services, management, and the arts. Its schools include: Lesley College (for undergraduates), Art Institute of Boston at Lesley, Graduate School of Arts and Social Sciences, and School of Education. Lesley College has been coeducational since 2005. The five-acre campus is located in Cambridge, close to to Harvard Square.

Website: www.lesley.edu/

Private
2,096
Undergraduate
Students
(77.4%) 1,623 Women
(22.6%) 473 Men
2,636
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
73% of 3,165 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
July 15

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
3.30
SAT Math
490-580 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
530-630 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
21-27 range of middle 50%
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
$45,180
Tuition and Fees
$27,600
Room and Board
$16,230
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Freshman Award
$19,144
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$23,000
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
145
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 33% of classes
10-19 students: 45% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
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Campus Life

Cambridge Population
107,289
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students in College Housing
43% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Lynx
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian
8.0% Black/African-American
12.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.8% White
5.2% Unknown
International Students
2.9%
First-Year Students Returning
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.4%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Not reported

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English 4  
Mathematics 3 4
Science 3 4
Foreign Language   2
Social Studies 1 2
History 1 2
Academic Electives 4  

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Required March 1
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only Not used if submitted
SAT Essay Component Policy Not Reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
ACT Writing Test Policy SAT: Not used
ACT: Not used

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
29 Everett Street
City, State, Zip
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone
(617) 349-8800
Fax
(617) 349-8150
E-mail
admissions@lesley.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
July 15
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins January 15
Accept Offer of Admission
By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 23

Application Form

Common Application
Accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
 
Other
 
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
73% of 3,165 applicants were admitted
Women
76% of 2,414 applicants were admitted
Men
62% of 751 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
652 (28%) of 2,298 admitted students enrolled
Women
515 (28%) of 1,834 admitted students enrolled
Men
137 (30%) of 464 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
Not reported
Students Offered Wait List
0
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
3.30
3.75 and Above
9%
3.50 - 3.74
16%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
20%
2.50 - 2.99
28%
2.00 - 2.49
7%

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
490-580 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
1%
Score of 600 - 700
19%
Score of 500 - 600
55%
Score of 400 - 500
24%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT EBRW
530-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
4%
Score of 600 - 700
36%
Score of 500 - 600
46%
Score of 400 - 500
14%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
21-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
6%
Score of 24 - 29
48%
Score of 18 - 23
39%
Score of 12 - 17
6%
Score of 6 - 11
0%
Score of 5 or Below
0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
 
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
$45,180
Tuition and Fees
$27,600
Room and Board
$16,230
Books and Supplies
Not reported
Other Expenses
$1,350
Payment Plans
Installment plan

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Priority deadline February 15
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning February 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 002160		 Free

Profile of 2017 - 18 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
338 (89.2%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
283 (83.7%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
283 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
26 (9.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$19,144
Need-Based Gift
Received by 283 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,222
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 254 (89.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,108
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 19 (6.7%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
49 (12.9%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,896

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
1,319 (80.2%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
1,145 (86.8%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
1,144 (99.9%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
74 (6.5%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
70%
Average Award
$17,580
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,113 (97.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $12,324
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 1,013 (88.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,763
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 74 (6.5%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
421 (25.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $10,209

Borrowing

2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
80%
Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates
$23,000
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Ethnic Background
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Child Development
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Education, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • Environmental Studies
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Natural Sciences
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
Most Popular Disciplines
Psychology, Visual and performing arts, Liberal arts/general studies
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Not required

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
145
Part-Time Faculty
458
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
21%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 33% of classes
10-19 students: 45% of classes
20-29 students: 20% of classes
30-39 students: 2% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
Not reported

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
 
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

  • Adult Education
  • Art Education
  • Art Therapy
  • Art/Fine Arts
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Computer Education
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Distance Education Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Ecology
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Health Psychology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Affairs
  • Mathematics Education
  • Middle School Education
  • Photography
  • Psychology--General
  • Reading Education
  • School Psychology
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Sustainable Development
  • Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Women's Studies
  • Writing

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Adult Education
  • Art Education
  • Art Therapy
  • Art/Fine Arts
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Computer Education
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Distance Education Development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Ecology
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Educational Media/Instructional Technology
  • Elementary Education
  • English as a Second Language
  • Health Psychology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International Affairs
  • Mathematics Education
  • Middle School Education
  • Psychology--General
  • Reading Education
  • School Psychology
  • Science Education
  • Secondary Education
  • Social Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Sustainable Development
  • Therapies--Dance, Drama, and Music
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Women's Studies
  • Writing

Location and Setting

Cambridge Population
107,289
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Boston
Campus Size
 

Weather

Temperature
21.6 average low in January, 76.3 average high in September
Rain
127 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
7 mile(s) from campus in Boston
Nearest Train Station
7 mile(s) from campus in Boston

Housing

College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students in College Housing
43% of all students
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
57%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
 

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
 

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Mascot
Lynx
School Colors
Forest green and gold

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Baseball     x  
Basketball x   x  
Cross-Country Running x   x  
Soccer x   x  
Softball x      
Volleyball x   x  
Women's Sports
Offered Scholarships
Baseball    
Basketball x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Soccer x  
Softball x  
Volleyball x  
Mens's Sports
Offered Scholarships
Baseball x  
Basketball x  
Cross-Country Running x  
Soccer x  
Softball    
Volleyball x  
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
swimming and diving, tennis

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Mostly women
All Undergraduates
2,096
Women
1,623 (77.4%)
Men
473 (22.6%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
1,653
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.8% Asian
8.0% Black/African-American
12.9% Hispanic/Latino
4.2% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
64.8% White
5.2% Unknown
International Students.
2.9%
Average Age
20
All Graduate Students
2,636

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
80.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
49.4%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
56.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
60.0%

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Average Starting Salary
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Arts and Sciences 18%
Education 12%

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