Lesley University was founded in 1909 and is recognized as a nonprofit organization under Massachusetts law and as a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Lesley University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Many individual programs are also accredited or endorsed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and other organizations. See school-by-school accreditation information.
The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education has given Lesley University degree-granting authority for the following degrees: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor, Master, Master of Fine Arts in Visual Arts, and Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in the fields of professional education and related educational services, general education, human services, mental health, management and organizational behavior, Associate in education and human services, Doctor of Philosophy in Expressive Therapies, Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Studies, and Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling and Psychology.
Financial Statements
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has implemented new legislation, specifically M.G.L. c. 69, s.31B, that requires each institution of higher education in Massachusetts to post on its website a copy of its audited financial statements along with a summary report of those statements.
In accordance with this new requirement, here's a copy of Lesley University's audited financial statements for the Fiscal Year 2023 (PDF), the audited financial statements for the Fiscal Year 2022 (PDF), and the audited financial statements for the Fiscal Year 2021 (PDF).
Read the University's summary report 2023 (PDF).
Read the University's summary report 2022 (PDF).
Read the University’s summary report 2021 (PDF).