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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, MA. 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 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
Lesley has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 7,003 in 2007-2008 at the school. Many of the students at Lesley are in their forties, or even older. A very high share of students at the school are female.
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
http://www.lesley.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 2,136 | education courses, computer teaching, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, middle school teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 294 | mental and social health services, counseling psychology, community psychology, child psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 275 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, creative writing |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 68 | commercial art, photography |
| Fine Arts | 56 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Business and Management | 33 | business administration, non-profit management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 15 | environmental studies, environmental science |
| Family and Social Work | 11 | community organization |
| Media | 10 | animation and special effects, communications tech courses |
| Science | 8 | ecology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 1 | rehabilitation |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lesley in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 2,456 | 27 |
| Bachelor's degree | 362 | 31 |
| Post-master's certificate | 71 | 8 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 6 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Lesley had a total enrollment of 7,003 students (5,164 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 25% |
| Women | 75% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 19% |
| Graduate | 81% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 37% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 47% |
| Connecticut | 12% |
| New York | 11% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Maine | 4% |
| Rhode Island | 3% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
Lesley offers campus housing for 665 of its 5,164 (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 | 2,533 | 1,637 | 65% | 332 | 20% |
| Men | 549 | 322 | 59% | 83 | 26% |
| Women | 1,984 | 1,315 | 66% | 249 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
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 | 14% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,450 |
| Room and board | $ 12,000 |
| Room charge | $ 7,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,500 |
| 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)
Lesley has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $97,185 | 10 | $103,778 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $85,584 | 9 | $82,297 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $60,531 | 10 | $63,191 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $76,912 | 31 | $81,677 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $80,580 | 21 | $74,591 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $64,663 | 19 | $62,824 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $48,059 | 28 | $53,741 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $47,746 | 4 | $48,012 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 37 | $64,032 | 72 | $61,901 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 Science
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
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
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
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 1% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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