Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $51,538. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,256 |
| Housing & meals | $19,060 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $2,240 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,518 |
| Total cost of attendance | $51,538 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Lesley University net price compared with other Massachusetts colleges
Lesley University has the 47th-lowest average net price of 67 Massachusetts colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | Springfield College | $30,587 | 74% | $48,036 |
| 44 | Dean College | $30,684 | 54% | $38,109 |
| 45 | Northeastern University | $30,915 | 91% | $92,538 |
| 46 | Cambridge College | $31,072 | 11% | $45,998 |
| 47 | Lesley University | $31,152 | 58% | $51,173 |
| 48 | Bard College at Simon's Rock | $31,625 | 68% | $46,543 |
| 49 | Stonehill College | $33,016 | 76% | $77,745 |
| 50 | Nichols College | $33,036 | 63% | $58,063 |
| 51 | Montserrat College of Art | $33,216 | 53% | $33,022 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Massachusetts colleges →
Why Lesley University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesley University | 97% | $31,152 | 58% | $51,173 | This school |
| American International College | 100% | $23,274 | 46% | $53,124 | |
| Bard College at Simon's Rock | 96% | $31,625 | 68% | $46,543 | |
| Lasell University | 81% | $27,511 | 59% | $49,705 | |
| Curry College | 88% | $29,207 | 51% | $54,400 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lesley University would cost you $7,878 more per year than American International College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Lesley University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$9,974).
- American International College gives aided families $15,610 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Massachusetts resident | Lesley University | AIC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,256 | $44,230 | −$9,974 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,200 | +$300 |
| Housing & meals | $19,060 | $16,260 | +$2,800 |
| Personal & travel | $2,240 | $1,870 | +$370 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,518 | −$4,290 | −$1,228 |
| Sticker price | $51,538 | $59,270 | −$7,732 |
| Average grants | −$20,386 | −$35,996 | +$15,610 |
| You pay | $31,152 | $23,274 | +$7,878 |
“+” means Lesley University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Lesley University cost questions
How much is tuition at Lesley University?
Tuition and fees are $34,256 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Lesley University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $51,538 a year.
What do families actually pay at Lesley University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $31,152 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $24,799; $48–75k pay $29,030; $110k+ pay $35,152.
How much debt do Lesley University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 3.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Lesley University overview