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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#36

Massachusetts Rank

Combining ranking factors for 53 schools that offer psychology degrees in Massachusetts, Lesley University ranks #36.

#1061

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 2021BSMAPMCPhD
Community Psychology12
Counseling and Applied Psychology3421
Counseling Psychology2221
General Psychology79
Mental Health Counseling1879
Total Graduates14719129
US Department of Education

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%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

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 University2021-2022
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
US Department of Education

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 AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid1,644$12,682
Pell Grants603$4,565
Federal Student Loans996$6,490
US Department of Education

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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