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Interested in attending Lesley University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lesley University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

94
%
Acceptance rate
February 15
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lesley University?

94%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lesley accepted 94% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,509 people applied and 2,369 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1797 / 1888 (95%)
Men
572 / 621 (92%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lesley University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

8%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 8% ended up enrolling at Lesley University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lesley University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lesley considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview

Considered

  • First Generation
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lesley University?

Grades

5% of freshmen who attended Lesley were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 28% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lesley University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 15
Regular admission deadline
January 15
Application notification
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