Lesley University
Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private
Lesley University admitted 94% of 2,509 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). Test scores aren’t required. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Lesley University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free. Lesley University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lesley University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $55,580 a year. After grants, students paid $33,111 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Lesley University’s acceptance rate?
Lesley University admitted 94% of applicants: 2,369 of 2,509 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Lesley University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Lesley University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Lesley University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Lesley University asks for the Common App personal essay and one teacher recommendation.
Does Lesley University have supplemental essays?
No. Lesley University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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