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Lesley University is a private university with campuses in Boston and Cambridge, in the state of Massachusetts. It was originally founded by Edith Lesley in 1909 as The Lesley School, and after various name changes it became Lesley University in 2001.
Lesley University offers more than 20 undergraduate majors and over 90 Adult Bachelors, Masters, Certificates of Advanced Graduate Study. The university also offers M.Ed. and Ed.S. programs at more than 150 sites in over 20 U.S. states. The various schools and colleges that fall under it are:
The official mascot of Lesley University is the Lynx. It is a member of the North Atlantic Conference.
Lesley is found in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Cambridge is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Doctoral degree at Lesley.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Admission to Lesley is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 560. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 7,808 in 2005 at Lesley. The school has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at Lesley are female.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Lesley offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the North Atlantic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lesley University
29 Everett St
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
General Phone: (617) 868-9600
Admissions Phone: (617) 349-8800
Financial Aid Phone: (617) 349-8710
http://www.lesley.edu
Lesley awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 2,273 | computer teaching, education courses, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, reading teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 280 | mental and social health services, counseling psychology, community psychology, child psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 240 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, social services |
| Business And Management | 175 | business administration, non-profit management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 77 | commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 24 | fine arts |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 21 | environmental studies |
| Science | 11 | ecology |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | community organization |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 0 | rehabilitation |
| Media | 0 | communications tech courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Lesley in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 2,667 | 23 |
| Bachelor's degree | 422 | 23 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 5 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 5 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 5 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lesley had a total enrollment of 7,808 students (4,190 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 17% |
| Graduate | 83% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 37% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 52% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 63% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Maine | 5% |
| New York | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Lesley offers campus housing for 550 of its 4,190 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cambridge, Massachusetts for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Massachusetts Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,351 | 967 | 72% | 299 | 31% |
| Men | 296 | 209 | 71% | 74 | 35% |
| Women | 1,055 | 758 | 72% | 225 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (617) 349-8800
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 22,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 22,850 |
| Room and board | $ 9,950 |
| Room charge | $ 6,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,590 |
Financial Aid:
Lesley participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 216000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (617) 349-8710
Lesley has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 6 | $94,789 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $75,274 | 9 | $77,079 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 12 | $66,011 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 8 | $71,611 | 27 | $76,095 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $80,963 | 18 | $69,891 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $62,433 | 20 | $57,461 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $46,331 | 26 | $46,967 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $34,713 | 5 | $40,710 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $57,945 | 69 | $55,535 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lesley Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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