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Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138-2790

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Lesley University is a private urban institution in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,173 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $31,805.

Established
1909
Motto
Perissem Ni Perstitissem
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,252Students
10:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$51,173Earnings 10yr
$31,805Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lesley University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.4%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.4%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$32,780
Room & Board$19,060
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$49,226
Average Net Price$31,805
Median Debt at Graduation$21,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$223

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$26,173
$30–48K$27,225
$48–75K$31,594
$75–110K$34,465
$110K+$34,726

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,805

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (74)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,252
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Black 8%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.7%
Freshman Retention76.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,150
8 Years$41,277
10 Years$51,173

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,300
Men
$46,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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