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Small & IntimateUrbanPrivateClose Faculty Access
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate94.4%
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 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
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Varsity Sports
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)