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Lesley University Business Programs

Lesley University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, MA. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Lesley University?

Contact information for Lesley University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Phone:	6178689600
Website:	www.lesley.edu/
Admissions:	www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid

How Do I Get Into Lesley University?

You can apply to Lesley University online at: www.lesley.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply

Lesley University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Lesley University

Here’s what Lesley University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Lesley University?

Lesley University admits 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Lesley University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	681	650	95%
Women	1,838	1,791	97%

Can I Afford Lesley University?

The average net price after aid at Lesley University is $31,805. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,326
In-State Fees	$930
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,326
Out-of-State Fees	$930
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,256
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,256

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 14% of students at Lesley University receive some form of financial aid (184 students).

About 81% of students at Lesley University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,217 per student.

31% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,096.

Student Loan Debt

54% of Lesley University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,718 per year.

Lesley University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,231 students enrolled at Lesley University, including 1,252 undergraduate and 1,792 graduate students. Lesley University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,252 undergraduate students at Lesley University, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lesley University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	76
Black or African American	117
Hispanic	226
White	574
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	48
Non-Resident	40

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Lesley University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Massachusetts	120
New Hampshire	12
New York	9
Connecticut	5
Maine	5

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Lesley University Graduate Student Diversity

1,792 of Lesley University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Lesley University, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lesley University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	87
Black or African American	107
Hispanic	150
White	1,128
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	37
Non-Resident	32

Online Learning at Lesley University

Lesley University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

395 undergraduate students at Lesley University took at least one online class — of those, 149 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 231 students took at least one online class and 347 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Lesley University

The following business degree programs are offered by Lesley University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business Administration, Management and Operations	12	6	—	18

Academic Programs at Lesley University

Lesley University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Lesley University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.