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Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$40,150

Acceptance Rate

94%

Graduation Rate

62%

Annual Tuition

$32,780

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Lesley University earn a median of $51,173 ten years after entry — 5% below the national median. Acceptance rate 94.4%, in-state tuition $32,780.

At a Glance

Total Students

1,252

Retention Rate

77%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

51%

Median Debt

$21,000

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Lesley University is a private, non-profit institution in Cambridge with 1,252 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 94.4% and a retention rate of 76.9%. The graduation rate is 61.6%. The average in-state tuition is $32,780, and 51.3% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, the median earnings are $39,406, increasing to $40,150 after five years and $51,173 after ten years. The median debt for students is $21,000.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$40k

5 YEARS

$51k

10 YEARS

Top 70% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Lesley University alumni earn a median salary of $39,406. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $40,150. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $51,173. The median debt for graduates is $21,000. Over half of the students, 51.3%, receive financial aid.

Lesley University has a 94.4% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 61.6%, and the retention rate is 76.9%. The in-state tuition is $32,780. The student body consists of 1,252 students.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Graduates 226 / yr
Median Salary $47,290

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 135 / yr
Median Salary $52,486

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 110 / yr
Median Salary $62,468

Education, Other

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $65,382

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $35,658

Psychology, General

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $39,211

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $58,625

Design and Applied Arts

Graduates 67 / yr
Median Salary $25,227

Education, General

Graduates 62 / yr
Median Salary $105,865

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 56 / yr
Median Salary $61,296

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $28,787

Fine and Studio Arts

Graduates 40 / yr
Median Salary $47,058

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $38,404

Film/Video and Photographic Arts

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $31,846

Visual and Performing Arts, General

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $20,600

Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $52,900

English Language and Literature, General

Graduates 23 / yr
Median Salary $38,442

Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

Graduates 22 / yr
Median Salary $38,516

Curriculum and Instruction

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $64,047

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Campus Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA 02138-2790

Lesley University is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lesley University has an acceptance rate of 94.4%.