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How strong are the academics at Lesley University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

10:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lesley has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Lesley University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lesley's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lesley University:

77%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lesley University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Digital Arts
Psychology, General
Art Therapy/Therapist
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
16
22
28
34
40
46

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 10
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 12
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 6
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 21
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 17
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 2
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other 0
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Reading Teacher Education 0
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • History Teacher Education 0
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 0
  • Education, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 7
  • Creative Writing 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
  • Creative Writing 2
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 4
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 2
  • Family Systems 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 23
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • Art Therapy/Therapist 1
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 1
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 1
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 0
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 0
  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0
History
  • History, General 3
  • History, Other 0
  • American History (United States) 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 46
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, Other 1
  • Applied Mathematics, Other 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 2
  • Environmental Studies 2
  • Environmental Science 1
  • Environmental Studies 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 26
  • Psychology, General 17
  • Counseling Psychology 11
  • Community Psychology 5
  • Counseling Psychology 1
  • Developmental and Child Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 11
  • Human Services, General 5
  • Human Services, General 5
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 5
  • Community Organization and Advocacy 0
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 29
  • Graphic Design 19
  • Illustration 17
  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other 15
  • Design and Applied Arts, Other 13
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Photography 10
  • Illustration 4
  • Art/Art Studies, General 3
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 0
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other 0
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