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Lesley at a Glance

Location:
Cambridge, MA
Setting:
Mid-sized city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$29,525
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,525
Room & Board:
$12,800
Full-Time Undergrads:
1,409
Part-Time Undergrads:
368
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.lesley.edu
Admissions Website:
www.lesley.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
www.lesley.edu/financial.html
Application Deadline:
February 15
Acceptance Rate:
66 %
Admission Difficulty:
Average
Average SAT Scores:
1440–1760
Average ACT Scores:
21–27

Best Things

  • The school community is very accepting, with students that care about each other.
  • Unique majors like holistic psychology and expressive arts therapy, high-quality art classes
  • The T (public transportation)
  • Small class sizes and close connections with professors and faculty
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Education
  • Teaching
  • Education Studies and Research
  • Computer Teacher Education
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

Lesley provides a college experience that you won't be able to get anywhere else. While it is true that every school has its faults, Lesley included, overall most students would agree that—between the strong friendships, the small school size, and the knowledge gained for the future—the positives most definitely outweigh the negatives. While it isn’t the school for everyone, it is a great place for those looking to learn in an accepting, close-knit community. If you are searching for a large, boisterous, party school, however, Lesley probably isn’t going to be a good fit. But if you have an open mind and are truly committed to making a difference in the world, Lesley is well-equipped to give you the tools to do just that.

Upon graduation, students are well-prepared to enter the workforce, having the tools to prepare for other areas of post-graduation life, which is one reason Lesley is so unique. Part of this is due to the fact that Lesley is located in such a large, diverse city and has an open campus; students are really given the opportunity to become more independent and self-sufficient, which isn’t always the case at other colleges. The other part is due to the diversity of ideas and beliefs that Lesley and the Cambridge area offer, encouraging students to view the world more open-mindedly. While the University has its strengths and weaknesses, just as with any school, you won't be able to receive a more fulfilling instructional and social education than at Lesley.

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Diversity at Lesley University

darkkn1ght

Arts '14

5.0
A+

The Diversity Is Suprisingly Nice

The first thing I noticed at my school were the amount of international students attending. A lot of us became friends right away. And beside the international pull, The school is not clickish at all but everybody has their own style and personality, and everybody gets along very well. I believe this is strongly due tot he school being an art school that explores thinking beyond the norm.

May 10, 2012

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Off-Campus Dining at Lesley University

darkkn1ght

Arts '14

4.6
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Kenmore Is a Couple Minutes Away

If you are not crazy about the food at the Art Institute of Boston like me, Kenmore square is right down the street offering a variety of food from convenient stores all the way up to classy restaurants. Some of the locations give a student discount as well.

May 10, 2012

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Off-Campus Housing at Lesley University

darkkn1ght

Arts '14

2.7
C+

Many Rooms Available, but...

It's almost too easy to find a room to rent in Boston, but it is on the pricey side. I decided to live a little further out and drive to a free parking location and take the Local T ride in.

May 10, 2012

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User rating for Lesley University is 3.5 out of 5 based on 171 user reviews.

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Hometown
Amesbury, MA
Major
Secondary Eduction, Literature, Creative Writing
Grad Year
2014

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