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Lesley University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$32,780
Out-of-state tuition
$32,780
Average net price
$31,805
Attendance cost
$49,226
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Lesley University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Lesley University.
Tuition
Per semester: $16,390
Annual: $32,780
Room and board
Per semester: $9,530
Annual: $19,060
Books and supplies
Per semester: $750
Annual: $1,500
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,120
Annual: $2,240
Attendance cost
Per semester: $24,613
Annual: $49,226
Lesley University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$131,120
Four-year attendance estimate
$196,904
Four-year average net price
$127,220
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Lesley University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $32,780 and out-of-state tuition is $32,780. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Lesley University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Lesley University reports $32,780 for out-of-state tuition and $32,780 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$19,060
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$12,600
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,500
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,240
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$49,226
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Lesley University pays approximately $31,805 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
94.42%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Lesley University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 94.42%. This means approximately 944 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,252 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
94.42%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$32,780
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$32,780
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$49,226
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$31,805
State avg: $23,961. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
28.25%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
51.29%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Lesley University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$32,780
Room and board
$19,060
Books and supplies
$1,500
Other expenses
$2,240
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$49,226
Average net price
$31,805
Average aid coverage
35%
$17,421 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lesley University pays approximately $31,805 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Massachusetts average of $23,961 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lesley University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Massachusetts and national averages.
Lesley University net price
$31,805
Massachusetts average
$23,961
National average
$17,506
Lesley University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $32,780 and average net price at $31,805. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$32,780
Current net price
$31,805
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
61.74%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$51,173
Undergraduates
1,252
10-Year Median Earnings - Lesley University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lesley University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lesley University?
Undergraduates
1,252
Completion rate
61.74%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.25%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
51.29%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 28.25% of Lesley University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 51.29% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
28.25%
Federal loan rate
51.29%
Students with any loan
93.66%
Average net price
$31,805
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Lesley University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lesley University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$15,000
Median completer debt
$21,000
Median monthly payment
$223
Federal loan rate
51.29%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Lesley University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Lesley University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Lesley University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Lesley University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$188,022,581
Faculty salary field
$8,931
Tuition revenue per FTE
$24,015
Instructional spend per FTE
$14,935
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Lesley University lists New England Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Lesley University is listed at 29 Everett St, Cambridge, MA 02138-2790. Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher Education.
Address
29 Everett St
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Lesley University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 94.42%
- Tuition
- $32,780
- Net price
- $31,805
- 10-yr earnings
- $51,173
- Accept. rate
- 4.74%
- Tuition
- $60,156
- Net price
- $19,813
- 10-yr earnings
- $143,372
- Accept. rate
- 21.66%
- Tuition
- $64,458
- Net price
- $20,575
- 10-yr earnings
- $129,455
- Accept. rate
- 85.21%
- Tuition
- $38,850
- Net price
- $35,084
- 10-yr earnings
- $125,557
- Accept. rate
- 19.74%
- Tuition
- $56,032
- Net price
- $38,876
- 10-yr earnings
- $123,938
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Lesley University Tuition?
Lesley University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,780. In-state tuition is $32,780. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Lesley University's average net price?
Lesley University's average net price in the local dataset is $31,805. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Lesley University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Lesley University.
What is Lesley University's acceptance rate?
Lesley University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 94.42%.
How much is Lesley University tuition?
Lesley University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $32,780.
What is Lesley University's average net price?
Lesley University's average net price in the local dataset is $31,805.
What does Lesley University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $26,173 for Lesley University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Lesley University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,173 for Lesley University.
Is Lesley University accredited?
Lesley University's accreditor in the local dataset is New England Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Lesley University?
The local dataset lists 1,252 undergraduate students at Lesley University.
What percentage of Lesley University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lesley University in the local dataset is 28.25%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lesley University?
The federal loan rate for Lesley University in the local dataset is 51.29%.
Where should I verify Lesley University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lesley University or the latest official federal education data.