More selective than 2% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lesley University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
We don't have Lesley University's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at Lesley University or have its file? Send it to us.
Lesley University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 94% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lesley University compared with other Massachusetts colleges?
Lesley University has the 61st-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Worcester State University | 88% | 61% | $13,381 |
| 55 | Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts | 90% | 56% | $16,068 |
| 56 | University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth | 91% | 52% | $20,927 |
| 57 | Wentworth Institute of Technology | 91% | 68% | $34,170 |
| 58 | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | 95% | 74% | $21,582 |
| 59 | Salem State University | 96% | 50% | $15,996 |
| 60 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | 96% | 68% | $31,625 |
| 61 | Lesley University | 97% | 58% | $31,152 |
| 62 | American International College | 100% | 46% | $23,274 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Massachusetts colleges →
Who enrolls at Lesley University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lesley University admissions questions
What is the Lesley University acceptance rate?
Lesley University accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,369 of 2,509 applicants were admitted.
Does Lesley University require the SAT or ACT?
Lesley University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Lesley University?
8% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (189 of 2,369).
Is Lesley University getting harder to get into?
Lesley University accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 94% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lesley University overview