Lesley University
Acceptance
97%
Tuition
$34,256
Grad Rate (4yr)
43%
Retention
72%
Earnings
$51,173
AI Overview
Lesley University brings together creative and socially-conscious students in the heart of Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Square. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on, experiential learning—particularly strong in arts-integrated education and environmental studies. Students here tend to be self-directed learners passionate about making positive change through art, education, and community engagement. What sets Lesley apart is its pioneering approach to expressive therapies, combining creative arts with counseling psychology in ways few other institutions offer.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$34,256
Room & Board
$19,920
Average Net Price
$31,152
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
31%
Take Federal Loans
54%
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$51,173Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$21,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesBusiness Administration, Management and Operations
14 graduates
$67,879
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
50 graduates
$56,837
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
38 graduates
$52,570
4 yrs after graduation
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
13 graduates
$52,367
4 yrs after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts, General
30 graduates
$49,175
4 yrs after graduation
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
15 graduates
$45,508
4 yrs after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
47 graduates
$45,293
4 yrs after graduation
Design and Applied Arts
63 graduates
$45,099
4 yrs after graduation
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
18 graduates
$43,129
4 yrs after graduation
Fine and Studio Arts
15 graduates
$41,320
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
44+ programsAnd 32 more programs available
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