Lesley University
At Lesley University, you'll engage in a transformative educational experience in the human arts, empowering you to become a dynamic, thoughtful leader in education, mental health counseling, social work, business, science, or the arts. Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the world's best-known universities, you'll benefit from an intensely creative environment and gain the practical experience and real-world applications that you need to succeed in your career. Join nearly 3,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students who pursue their degrees at Lesley each year. Like our 90,000 alumni, they're discovering the power of creativity to overcome obstacles, make connections, and transform communities and lives.
Accepts first-year applicationsNew EnglandPrivateUrbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Art & Design
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
Whether you're a first-year student or you're looking to transfer, you can find all the information you need about how to apply, financial aid, and how you can arrange a visit to campus at lesley.edu/admissions-aid.
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"At Lesley, I learned different tools that enhanced my own practice. I was surrounded by educators who were just as passionate and enthusiastic. We all knew the work we were doing was going to have a great impact, and that was very powerful for me."