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Lesley University

#1231 in US ranking Cambridge, MA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$54,152
Tuition & fees
$35,822
Avg. aid
$16,217
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
97%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$41,434
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lesley University?

Quad Fest is a documented Lesley campus event. It provides an example of programming intended to bring students together outside classes, although its activities and schedule should be checked on the current events calendar rather than assumed to be identical each year.

Lesley's arts and academic programs also create opportunities for exhibitions, performances, and public presentations. These events can let students see work beyond their own major and give participants an audience for projects developed in class. A prospective attendee should consult the current calendar for dates and whether a particular event is open to the broader community.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lesley University?

Lesley offers university-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing, but the availability of housing should not be mistaken for a guarantee of a particular building or placement. Applicants should review the current housing application, eligibility rules, and deposit deadlines when comparing residential and commuter costs.

Residence options and meal-plan obligations can differ, so students should examine the specific housing agreement rather than assume every room includes the same dining arrangement. The university's reported typical annual room-and-board charge was $20,402 in the 2024-25 cost data; an individual bill may differ with room choice and meal plan.

Students considering off-campus housing should budget for rent, utilities, groceries, deposits, and transportation separately. Living nearby may reduce a commute without necessarily costing less than a university housing and dining package.

Lesley University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Lesley University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
43%

Lesley University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Full - time undergraduates only

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lesley University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Sherrill Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lesley University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lesley University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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