Lesley University

Lesley is an ideal choice for those passionate about bringing constructivechange to the world. With small, inquiry-based classes, and 400-650 hoursof internships and field-experiences that begin freshman year, studentsbenefit from a dynamic and engaging education that prepares them to beleaders in education, the arts, environmental science, human services andmanagement.In addition to a strong emphasis on applied liberal arts and professional art in its two undergraduate colleges, Lesley encourages students to explore educational opportunities throughout the University and beyond, providing significant travel-study opportunities. The university's commitment to activism results in a vibrant campus community that supportsnumerous co-curricular activities on- and off-campus.

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School Details

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Private, Coed 1909 N/A Semester $172.7 million + 29 Everett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 868-9600
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34 100.0 Massachusetts Cambridge 488

Overall Score

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Score 34

Graduation and Retention Rates (22.5%)

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6-year graduation rate 55%
High school counselor score (out of 5) 3.3

Faculty Resources (20%)

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Classes with fewer than 20 students 68.5%
Classes with 50 or more students 0%
Student-faculty ratio 12:1

Student Selectivity (12.5%)

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Fall 2016 acceptance rate 64%