At a glance
Average net price
$31,152
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
58.0%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
1,122
In-state tuition
$34,256
Out-of-state tuition
$34,256
Cost of attendance
$51,538
Median earnings (10y)
$51,173
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 72.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
16 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (52% of credentials).
- STEM5%
- Health7%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts52%
- Social sciences32%
- Trades & services2%
- ~380 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts13.2%~148 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education12.1%~135 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology12.1%~135 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~52 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English3.5%~39 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business3.5%~39 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~32 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.3%~26 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.9%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 345 | $42,051 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 185 | $43,470 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 139 | $33,544 | $23,848 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 133 | $51,742 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 133 | $30,949 | $26,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 96 | $54,822 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 96 | $36,847 | $30,057 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 92 | $29,123 | $17,918 |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 72 | $53,259 | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | $26,000 |
| Education, General. | Doctoral | 55 | $91,807 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 50 | $45,226 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,720 | $26,000 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 43 | $23,721 | $26,974 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Bachelor's | 43 | $24,820 | $23,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 40 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Master's | 38 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 31 | $47,186 | $20,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 30 | $34,966 | $24,833 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Master's | 25 | $30,066 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $21,250 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | $30,798 | $24,750 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $31,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Master's | 12 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 11 | $57,934 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lesley University
Lesley University is a mid-sized institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,122 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Visual & performing arts, Liberal arts, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lesley University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $31,152 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,256 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $51,538 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 58.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 72.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,173 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lesley University confers degrees and certificates across 16 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Visual & performing arts, Liberal arts, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (52% of credentials), social sciences (32% of credentials), health (7% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lesley University accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Cambridge, Massachusetts (city), Lesley University draws students from across Massachusetts and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lesley University
Q.How much does Lesley University cost?
The average net price at Lesley University is $31,152 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $51,538.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lesley University?
Lesley University has a 6-year graduation rate of 58.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lesley University?
Lesley University admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Lesley University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lesley University graduate earns $51,173 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lesley University?
Published tuition is $34,256 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lesley University located?
Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts (ZIP 02138).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lesley University at their official website.