Lesley University

www.lesley.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,200

2021 Average Net Price

$31,928

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.51%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

86.9%

2,942 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,010

48.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.5%

225 Graduates

About

Lesley University is a higher education institution located in Middlesex County, MA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lesley University were Mental Health Counseling (187 degrees awarded), General Special Education & Teaching (76 degrees), and Other Education (55 degrees).

In 2021, 1,252 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lesley University. 82.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (769 degrees), 5.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lesley University is $29,200, which is $208 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lesley University is $29,200, which is $208 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,928.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Lesley University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,200

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lesley University was $29,200. The cost of tuition at Lesley University is $208 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lesley University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,928

2021 Value

5.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lesley University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,928. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lesley University grew by 5.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,678

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lesley University was of $11,678 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.35% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lesley University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lesley University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.53% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lesley University was 1.51%, which represents 19 out of the 1262 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lesley University received 2,942 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 2.19% annual growth. Out of those 2,942 applicants, 2,558 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 86.9% acceptance rate.

There were 4,010 students enrolled at Lesley University in 2021.

Lesley University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

86.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,558

Accepted Out of 2,942

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lesley University was 86.9% (2,558 admissions from 2,942 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 2.19%, while admissions grew by 6.01%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lesley University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Lesley University had a total enrollment of 4,010 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lesley University is 1,939 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,071. This means that 48.4% of students enrolled at Lesley University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lesley University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.9% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 3.99% Asian, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lesley University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.2%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.1%), followed by White Male (8.75%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.29%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

48.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lesley University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,010 students. The full-time enrollment at Lesley University is 1,939 and the part-time enrollment is 2,071. This means that 48.4% of students enrolled at Lesley University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lesley University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lesley University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Lesley University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lesley University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,522 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
454 enrolled students
Black or African American
249 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lesley University is 62.9% White, 11.3% Hispanic or Latino, 6.21% Black or African American, 3.99% Asian, 2.92% Two or More Races, 0.349% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0249% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 343 students (8.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 808 more women than men received degrees from Lesley University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lesley University is white (769 degrees awarded). There were 5.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lesley University is Mental Health Counseling (187 degrees awarded), followed by General Special Education & Teaching (76 degrees) and Other Education (55 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lesley University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are EDUCATION. (442 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (162 degrees), and English (42 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lesley University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,886,753 people), Secondary school teachers (521,110 people), Education administrators (346,893 people), Other managers (301,699 people), and Postsecondary teachers (274,490 people).

The most specialized majors at Lesley University in 2021 are EDUCATION. (442 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (162 degrees), English (42 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lesley University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Lesley University are EDUCATION. (442 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (162 degrees), English (42 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (40 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lesley University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,355,939 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (612,187 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (411,405 people), Computer Systems Design (230,294 people), and Outpatient care centers (221,673 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lesley University.

Most Common (2021)

Mental Health Counseling
187 degree-majors awarded
General Special Education & Teaching
76 degree-majors awarded
Other Education
55 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Lesley University was Mental Health Counseling with 187 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Lesley University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

222

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,030

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 222 degrees were awarded to men at Lesley University, which is 0.216 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,030).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lesley University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 0.107 times less than the 177 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 177 degrees were awarded to men at Lesley University in Mental Health Counseling, which is 9.32 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from Lesley University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lesley University is Male and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
769 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
144 degrees awarded
Black or African American
93 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lesley University is white (769 degrees awarded). There were 5.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

7.11% of degree recipients (89 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
639 degrees awarded
White Male
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lesley University is white female (639 degrees awarded). There were 4.92 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (130 degrees).

Operations

Lesley University has an endowment valued at nearly $227M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 48.6M (21.5%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Lesley University had a total salary expenditure of 89M. Lesley University employs 42 Professors, 42 Assistant professors and 41 Associate professors. Most academics at Lesley University are Female Assistant professor (32), Female Professor (23), and Female Associate professor (23).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lesley University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 121 employees, Management, with 81 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Endowment

$227M

2021 Endowment

20.8%

growth from 2020

Lesley University has an endowment valued at about $227M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lesley University grew 20.8% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $161M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lesley University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$46.1M

2021 Salaries

11.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Lesley University paid a median of $46.1M in salaries, which represents 51.8% of their overall expenditure ($89M) and a 11.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.4M

Instructional Salaries

140

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lesley University paid a total of $12.4M to 140 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

42 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

121 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lesley University were Professor with 42 employees, Assistant professor with 42 employees, and Associate professor with 41 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lesley University were Office and Administrative Support with 121 employees, Management with 81 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 40 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lesley University was Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, Female Professor with 23 employees, and Female Associate professor with 23 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lesley University.