Transfer-Profile

Lesley University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Private
    4 year
  • 2,128
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:10
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 7%
    Transfer Student Ratio
Lesley prepares graduates with the knowledge, skill, understanding, and ethical judgment to be catalysts who shape a more just, humane world. At Lesley University, we uniquely focus on the human arts, with programs that live at the intersection of education, counseling, and the visual arts. As the largest educator of teachers and counselors in New England, we prepare students to impact lives, strengthen communities, and act as catalysts for a more just world.
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Overview

Founded 1909
Full-Time Undergraduate 2,128
Transfer Students 144
Programs 58 Programs
Courses 1,177 Courses
Transfer Agreements 14 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 511 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $14,600
Out-of-State Tuition $14,600
Books and Supplies $1,500
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    So that we may further customize your financial package, we encourage you to submit the FAFSA (Lesley code: 002160) to ensure you are reviewed for all institutional, state, and federal funds. Lesley University offers generous merit-based scholarships to incoming students. Scholarships and grants are free money that you don’t pay back, making them a great way to help finance your education.
  • Tuition and Fees:
    Tuition: $14,600/semester (Fall & Spring On-Campus), $455/credit (Online), $550/credit (Adult Degree Completion On-Campus). Transfer Student Fees: $125/semester (Full-Time), $25-$100/semester (Part-Time).

Information for Transfer In Students

  • Credit For Life Experience:
    Complete our 3-credit Prior Learning Assessment course and you may apply for a maximum of 45 credits for learning experiences that took place outside of the classroom. This could include work experience, training programs, or volunteer service.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall/September Start Preferred June 1
Spring/January Start December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Accepted transfer students have maintained a 2.5 or higher cumulative grade point average in previous college-level work.
  • Official Transcripts:
    Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required. If you've earned fewer than 24 college-level credits, your official high school transcript, GED, or HiSet results are required.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    A letter of recommendation is not required of all transfer applicants. Your counselor will be in communication with you if additional information is needed.
  • Apply Here:
    https://lesley.edu/admissions-aid

Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    You’ll need a grade C or better in courses you’ve taken that are equivalent to required Lesley courses.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    We’ll accept a maximum of 90 transfer credits for most of our bachelor’s degree programs, except for art and design programs. For art and design programs, you can transfer up to 66 transfer credits.

Lesley University

Address:
29 Everett St
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
United States
Main Phone:
(617) 868-9600
Website:
www.lesley.edu
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Delivery Method:
On-campus and online.
Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.
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