2024 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$31,928
Net Price
87%
Admitted
11%
Enrolled
60%
Graduation Rate
10/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Lesley University
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,010. In 2021, there were 349 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #36 in Massachusetts and ranks #1061 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
349
Total Enrollment
4,010
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for Lesley University
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Massachusetts Rank
Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Massachusetts, Lesley University ranks #36.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Lesley University ranks #1061.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Lesley University offers Community Psychology, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and Counseling Psychology are offered. At the doctorate level Mental Health Counseling are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA | PMC | PhD |
Community Psychology | 12 | – | – | – |
Counseling and Applied Psychology | 34 | 2 | 1 | – |
Counseling Psychology | 22 | 2 | 1 | – |
General Psychology | 79 | – | – | – |
Mental Health Counseling | – | 187 | – | 9 |
Total Graduates | 147 | 191 | 2 | 9 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 2,942 students applied to the Lesley University. The university admitted 87% and 11% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Massachusetts universities is 11,143. On average, all Massachusetts institutions admit 66% and 23% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Lesley University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Massachusetts four or more years colleges, the percentage is 77%.
The overall graduation rate for Lesley University is 60%, compared to 69% for all Massachusetts universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 44%.
Compare LU to Massachusetts Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Lesley University to the average of all Massachusetts four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
LU
2,942
Applicants
87%
Percent Admitted
11%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
60%
Graduation Rate
MA Colleges
11,143
Applicants
66%
Percent Admitted
23%
Percent Enrolled
77%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
69%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 140 or 28% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 368 or 72% part-time faculty members employed at Lesley University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 140 or 28%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
LU
10 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
28%
Percent Full-Time
72%
Percent Part-Time
28%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MA Colleges
12 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
47%
Percent Full-Time
53%
Percent Part-Time
45%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Lesley University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $29,200, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,500.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $18,900 and the average cost for graduate fees is $150.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Lesley University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
Expenses for Lesley University | 2021-2022 |
On Campus Room & Board | $16,570 |
On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,550 |
Total Living Expenses | $20,120 |
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $29,200 |
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,500 |
Total Undergraduate Expenses | $50,820 |
In-State, Graduate Tuition | $18,900 |
In-State, Graduate Fees | $150 |
Total Graduate Expenses | $19,050 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Lesley University is $31,928. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Lesley University to all Massachusetts universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
LU
$50,820
Cost to Attend
$12,682
Average Financial Aid
100%
Percent Receiving Aid
$31,928
Net Price
MA Colleges
$47,729
Cost to Attend
$20,502
Average Financial Aid
89%
Percent Receiving Aid
$23,230
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 313 or 100%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 1,644 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $12,682.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
---|---|---|
Grant or Scholarship Aid | 1,644 | $12,682 |
Pell Grants | 603 | $4,565 |
Federal Student Loans | 996 | $6,490 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Lesley University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
LU
1,644
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
603
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
996
Federal Student Loans
31%
Federal Student Loans
MA Colleges
2,963
Grant or Scholarship Aid
51%
Grants or Scholarships
1,101
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,750
Federal Student Loans
30%
Federal Student Loans
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