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Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
p. 617-868-9600
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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Lesley University Rating: 5.0/5 (1 votes)

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Information Summary

Ranks 41st in Massachusetts and 736th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, high graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle doctoral (education)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentMajority graduate/professional
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2508

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lesley University?
224th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $28,150 $28,150 $28,150
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $250 $250 $250
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $1,175 $1,175 $1,175
FT Graduate Tuition $14,220 $14,220 $14,220
FT Graduate Required Fees $155 $155 $155
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $790 $790 $790
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $44,090 $44,090 $44,090
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $37,750 $37,750 $37,750
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $33,815 $33,815 $33,815

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $25,850 $27,450 $25,850 $27,450 $25,850 $27,450
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $700(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $11,100 $12,000
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,590(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,725(N/C)
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,925(N/C)
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,715(N/C)

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$50
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,611 (605 male / 2,006 female)
Admitted 1,754 (362 male / 1,392 female)
Admission rate 67%
First-time Enrollment 384 (96 male / 288 female)
FT Enrollment 383 (95 male / 288 female)
PT Enrollment 1 (1 male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment6,173

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Lesley University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demo
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Lesley University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference North Atlantic Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference North Atlantic Conference

ACT Test Admission

513th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 14%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 28
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 26

SAT Test Admission

586th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 93%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 600
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 450 / 580
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 920 / 1180

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity763
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$7,700
Board Fee$4,700

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lesley University 1211th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Lesley University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Lesley University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Lesley University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Surrounding communityMidsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000)
Total Population35,407 (35,407 urban / N/A rural)
Households14,182 (1.85 people per house)
Median Household Income$55,726
Families5,401 (2.65 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 256 138 68 8 3,340 1,860 5,670
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects 2 10 8 20
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 4 4
Art/Art Studies, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4 4 10 18 12 48
Commercial and Advertising Art 4 6 42 10 62
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other
Community Organization and Advocacy 2 2 6 2 12
Community Psychology 4 2 2 20 6 34
Computer Teacher Education 96 38 6 4 542 234 920
Counseling Psychology 8 8 4 74 54 148
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 12 4 16
Creative Writing 2 2 4 4 12
Curriculum and Instruction 30 20 2 2 428 244 726
Developmental and Child Psychology 2 20 6 28
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 4 4 76 44 130
Ecology 20 6 26
Education, Other 70 38 12 2 928 350 1,400
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design 2 6 2 10
Elementary Education and Teaching 8 6 2 248 174 438
English Language and Literature, General 2 6 6 14
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 24 10 34
Environmental Science 2 2 4
Environmental Studies 18 22 40
Fine/Studio Arts, General 4 86 28 118
History Teacher Education 2 20 4 26
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 12 8 20
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 16 6 2 196 140 360
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 38 42 82
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 184 184 368
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 2 40 126 172
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 4 2 6
Photography 2 46 12 60
Reading Teacher Education 16 14 30
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 8 2 10
Social Sciences, General 2 2 2 4 10
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General 6 170 88 264
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 2 10 4 16

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Lesley University 1075th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $65,112 ($64,562 male / $65,384 female)
Number of FT Faculty 139 (46 male / 93 female)
Number of PT Faculty 43
FT Faculty Ratio 3 : 1
Total Benefits $1,503,601

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Celeste Adams over 2 years ago Celeste Adams


My grandson is starting at Leslie in August. I have heard many good things about the school and faculty. I am sure he will be very happy there and I think you will see that he belongs at your university. He is also an excellant soccer player so I hope to visit whenthe team plays.

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