Lesley University, MA
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Medium • Primarily ResidentialDoctoral UniversitySelective • High Transfer-InMain Campus
Lesley University Rankings
Affordability25
Selectivity33
Retention49
Graduation26
Earnings26
Diversity64
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lesley University
92%Bachelor’s
4%Associate’s
4%Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing8%
Communication, Journalism<1%
Communications Technologies1%
Education2%
English Language and Literature5%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities13%
Mathematics and Statistics3%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Psychology26%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences2%
Visual and Performing Arts19%
Admissions
Getting into Lesley University
76%Admission Rate
546Median SAT Math
570Median SAT Reading
26Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)463–628
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)475–665
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–29
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lesley University
$28KIn-State Tuition
$28KOut-of-State Tuition
$46KAverage Total Cost
$32KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $26K | $18K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $28K | $19K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $32K | $21K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $35K | $24K | $19K |
| >$110K | $35K | $29K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lesley University
69%Receive Federal Loans
$16KMedian Federal Debt
63%Repayment Rate
$236Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 21% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $7K | $7K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 57% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 61% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 67% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lesley University
80%Retention Rate
25%Transfer Rate
15%Withdrawal Rate
60%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 48% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 60% | 62% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 58% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 69% | 58% | 53% |
| Black | 83% | 50% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 64% | 61% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 53% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 49% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 61% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 55% | 54% | 44% |
| Other race | 48% | 53% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lesley University
90%Employment Rate
$32KMedian Salary
$18K25 Pctl Salary
$45K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $10K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $23K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $36K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $52K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $67K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $36K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $42K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $46K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lesley University
2,108Undergraduates
68%Full-time Undergrads
23Avg Entry Age
2,630Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 80% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 20% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 8% | 13% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 5% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 5% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 35% | 24% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lesley University, MA
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