Lesley University: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2570 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 724 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 663 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 30 of 88 | In Massachusetts |
| # 3 of 5 | In Cambridge, MA |
| # 628 of 954 | For Performing arts |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
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Acceptance rate & Admissions
Lesley University has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 97% | 97% |
| Applicants | 2,526 | 681 | 1,838 |
| Admissions | 2,447 | 650 | 1,791 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 184 | 67 | 117 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 55% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 2% |
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 13% |
| â– Black or African American | 8% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 13% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Lesley University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Lesley University majors
Lesley University has granted 348 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs, 504 master's across 27 programs, and 36 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lesley University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | - | 224 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 46 | 6 | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 | 22 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | 25 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | 20 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | 30 | - |
| Digital Arts | 29 | - | - |
| Creative Writing | 5 | 23 | - |
| Education, General | - | - | 28 |
| Psychology, General | 26 | - | - |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 23 | - | - |
| Graphic Design | 19 | - | - |
| Social Work | 11 | 7 | - |
| Education, Other | - | 17 | - |
| Illustration | 17 | - | - |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | - | 17 | - |
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | 5 | - |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | - | 15 | - |
| Film & Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 15 | - | - |
| Photography | 10 | 5 | - |
| Mathematics, Other | 1 | 13 | - |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 13 | - | - |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | - | 13 | - |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 | - | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 11 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | - | - |
| Reading Teacher Education | - | 10 | - |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | - | 10 | - |
| Psychology, Other | - | - | 8 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | - | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 7 | - |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 6 | - | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | - | 6 | - |
| Community Psychology | 5 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | 5 | - |
| Human Services, General | 5 | - | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | - | - |
| Sociology, General | 4 | - | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | - | - |
| History Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| History, General | 3 | - | - |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | - | 3 | - |
| Environmental Science | 2 | - | - |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | - | 2 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 2 | - | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 | - | - |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 | - | - |
| Chemistry Teacher Education | - | 1 | - |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 348 | 504 | 36 |
Publications & Citations
Lesley University has published 1,135 scientific papers with 16,079 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Medicine, Art & Design, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
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18 Notable alumni
1. Maryam Zahirimehr
2. Ebenezer Sunder Singh
3. Barbara Grunes
4. Ken Fallin



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