Lesley University strives to make its unique private university experience as affordable as possible.

In undergraduate education, in 2014, Lesley was a leader in “re-setting” its tuition, reducing undergraduate tuition rates to a level significantly below its competitors. Since then, the university has worked to ensure that it remains one of the least expensive private universities among competitors. In addition, 95% of our first-time undergraduate students receive financial aid.

In graduate education, Lesley also works to ensure that it remains at the lower to mid-range of competitors, having not raised tuition for several years during the pandemic. Lesley also periodically analyzes the market for its graduates to ensure that its average student financial loan is supported by reported compensation levels for the most frequently pursued professional positions. In our graduate programs, scholarships and grants are also available, with 58 percent of graduate students receiving financial support.

Our financial aid office is dedicated to individually working with families to make customized awards and the dream of a Lesley education a reality.

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Undergraduate Programs: First-Year and Transfer

We've laid out the tuition and fees for our undergraduate programs. So you can see clearly what you're paying. Explore your financial aid options, including scholarships and grants. 

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Adult Degree Completion Programs

Discover how affordable finishing your degree can be. We provide the information you need to make a financial plan that makes sense for your life and budget.

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Graduate Programs

Investing in a graduate program shows your commitment. We're committed to helping you find ways to afford an advanced degree.  

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Threshold Program

Joining the Threshold program can make a huge difference in your life. We have financial aid options to help make it happen. 

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International Students

You've gone the extra mile to study at Lesley. You'll find financial aid options geared for international students.