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Lesley University
Lesley University
CAMBRIDGE, MA . 4 Year 3.4
#2323 in Best Colleges in America
29 EVERETT ST CAMBRIDGE, MA 02138

Overview

Lesley University is located in Boston, the educational capital of the United States, with its main campus in the picturesque city of Cambridge, where a strong academic atmosphere prevails. As a private university known for education, art therapy, psychology, and the creative arts, Lesley focuses on the integration of theory and practice, and specializes in the development of creative and empathetic professionals. Small class sizes and a mentorship model allow each student the attention and space to grow. With Harvard, MIT, and other top institutions as neighbors, Lesley has a wealth of cross-campus resources. Want to be a world-changing educator, artist, or psychotherapist? Lesley is more than just a starting point, it's a place where dreams meet reality.

Rankings

  • 35

    #35 in Best College Locations in America

  • 1

    #1 70 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 170

    #170 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • Best College Locations in America 35 of 1,527
  • Best Colleges for Design in America 170 of 438
  • Best Colleges for Art in America 261 of 736

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • CValue
  • A Diversity
  • C Campus
  • C Athletics
  • CParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • A+Location
  • C Dorms
  • C Campus Food
  • CStudent Life
  • B Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    87 Graduates
  • Psychology
    80 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    50 Graduates
  • Business
    42 Graduates
  • Rehabilitation and Therapy
    37 Graduates
  • Illustration
    30 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    25 Graduates
  • Counseling Psychology
    22 Graduates
  • Design and Visual Communications
    17 Graduates
  • Human Development
    16 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 87%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    1
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    51

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $16,316
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    60%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,322 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    435
  • Undergrads Over 25
    19%
  • Pell Grant
    37%
  • Varsity Athletes
    11%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    New England Collegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division III (without football)

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