Campus & Student Life at Lesley University

Home to about 1,861 undergraduates in 2020, Lesley is a small, private university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lesley offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lesley can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lesley Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Lesley Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 24.0% of the student population at Lesley. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lesley Disability Services.

Lesley for the Military

While not a "service academy", Lesley does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lesley Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lesley for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lesley University

Lesley offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lesley University

Lesley has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,861 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,394 (74.9%). Part-time attendance was 467 (25.1%).

Lesley University is Ranked #1,653 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lesley is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lesley #1653 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lesley by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lesley Diversity Guide.

Lesley University Competes in the NCAA

Lesley has a total of 198 student athletes, 104 men and 94 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lesley University Athletics