Educating for Social Impact

Apply for one of our liberal arts bachelor's degree programs.

Seek inventive answers to human problems.

Your education begins with small, discussion-based classes with faculty who are passionate about their field. But it doesn't end there. At Lesley University, learning goes far beyond the classroom. Here, you'll gain real-world experiences with guided internships that start early in your major. These are the experiences that foster original thinking, social justice, perseverance, and above all, solutions.

And as you grow into your career as an innovative thinker, you'll blaze a trail in your field, and transform lives and communities.

Apply Now for Fall 2022

Undergraduate Programs

92%

of our 2020 graduating class is employed or furthering their education.

Applying to Lesley

Lesley University is SAT Blind

We know that a single standardized test can't sum up your accomplishments and abilities. That's why we don't require SAT scores when you apply. Instead, we'll focus on the strength of your application, including your essay and activities.

Fact

Our small average class size means more personal attention and bigger opportunities for learning.

Small College, Big University

Within the dynamic environment of a larger university, you'll receive the personalized education of a small liberal arts college of 1,300 students. You'll receive hands-on attention from our specialized faculty, who will share their passion and expertise in everything from creative writing to gender, race, and sexuality studies, and more.

Reasons to Apply

In addition to our location in Cambridge—one of the most dynamic college towns in the country—here are some other reasons to apply to Lesley University.

Professional Experiences

Every student completes at least one internship.

Money for Grad School

Finish your bachelor's degree and keep going. Get 12 free credits toward your Lesley master's degree with The Lesley Dividend. That's a savings of up to $13,000.

Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's

If you enroll at Lesley University as an undergraduate, you can later apply for one of our accelerated bachelor's + master's options. Get two degrees in one streamlined program, saving you time and tuition.

Apply Today

Applying to Lesley University couldn’t be easier. There’s no fee and you'll have an answer within three weeks.

1. View the application requirements for U.S. students or for international students.
2. When you're ready, apply here.
Contact our Admissions Counselors at 617.349.8800 or admissions@lesley.edu if you have any questions.

Fill out your FAFSA form

Our goal is to break down financial barriers so that if you want to learn at Lesley University, you can. It starts with being one of the most affordable private universities in New England. But we also customize our aid packages based on each student's needs. And, more than 98% of our full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid.

So if you haven’t already, complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form. The sooner you do, the sooner we can create your customized tuition plan.

Come meet us virtually

The best way to get a feel for life at Lesley is to see it for yourself. For the Fall 2022 semester, we are running several virtual Open Houses, Information Sessions, and other events for future undergrads like you.

Check out virtual options and sign up.

Alumni Story

Jose Gonzalez '13

Researching the Brain for a Cure

Jose Gonzalez ’13, the first student to graduate with Lesley’s Cognitive Neuroscience minor, shares what it’s like working at a brain bank, and playing a part in studies that could ultimately lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

Areas of Study

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

If you're interested in pursuing a liberal arts major, you're in luck. We have more than 25 of them in these areas of study:

Business Management / Education / Humanities (Global Studies, History, English, Creative Writing) / Math & Science / Psychology & Applied Therapies / Social Sciences

We also have a College of Art & Design. Combine your major with a second major or one of our 45+ minors—in art & design or a liberal arts subject—to expand your career opportunities.

Cambridge is our campus. Boston is our neighbor.

Whether you're studying history, creative writing, or another humanities major at Lesley, you'll take classes on our three beautiful Cambridge campuses. You'll explore passions that you'll weave into your career, whether through art classes in our Lunder Arts Center or science explorations in our state-of-the-art lab. You'll discover the Cambridge and Boston area—a dynamic hub of internships, professional opportunities, service work, culture, and fun that few other cities can match.

Find out more about Cambridge and Boston.