- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $33,111 a year (2022–23)
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Lesley University reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lesley University reviews each application.
Lesley University GPA requirements
Lesley University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lesley University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lesley University acceptance rate
Lesley University admitted 2,447 of 2,526 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lesley University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with 1,229 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lesley University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Lesley University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lesley University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $33,111 a year at Lesley University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lesley University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lesley University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Lesley University?
No. Lesley University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Lesley University?
A lot: Lesley University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Lesley University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lesley University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA do you need to get into Lesley University?
Lesley University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How many applicants get into Lesley University?
Lesley University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,447 of 2,526 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Lesley University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lesley University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Lesley University look at legacy status?
No. Lesley University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Lesley University?
Yes. Lesley University requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Lesley University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $33,111 a year at Lesley University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Lesley University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lesley UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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