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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA

Tuition

$32,780

Acceptance

94%

Students

3,044

Type

University

Setting

Urban

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$32,780

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,780

Avg On-Campus Living

$19,060

Avg Off-Campus Living

$12,600

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$51,840
Net price (after aid)$31,805

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$26,173
$30k – $48k$27,225
$48k – $75k$31,594
$75k – $110k$34,465
$110k+$34,726

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$51,173
Median debt at graduation$21,000
Est. monthly loan payment$223

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.4×

Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants28%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans51%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

62%

Freshman Retention

77%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Manageable graduate debt

Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.

This school$21k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Open-access admissions

Most qualified applicants are admitted.

Affordability snapshot

Tuition

$32.8k

Net price

$31.8k

Pell

28%

Median debt

$21k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$51.2k

Academics

Program format

On-Campus

Areas of study

Natural SciencesCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (23)

Natural Sciences

MathematicsEnvironmental SciencePhysicsChemistry

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Education

Elementary EducationSecondary Education

Arts & Humanities

English LiteratureHistoryArt HistoryMusic

Admissions

Acceptance rate

94%

SAT range

837 - 1066

ACT range

14 - 21

Campus & Student Life

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About Lesley University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Lesley University located?
Lesley University is located in Cambridge, MA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Lesley University?
Lesley University is a private university based in MA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Lesley University?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lesley University is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Lesley University?
Lesley University's published in-state tuition is approximately $32,780 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Lesley University?
Lesley University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,044 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Lesley University?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lesley University.
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