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92% Placement Rate
We're one of only 3 Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) art schools in a larger university. As a BFA student at Lesley, you'll develop industry-specific skills within a broader liberal arts education. And our 92% placement rate for 2020—the percentage of our bachelor's degree graduates who are employed or in graduate school—is one of the highest of any AICAD school in the country.
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.
A New Home for the Arts in Cambridge
In 2015, the newly renamed Lesley University College of Art and Design moved into the Lunder Arts Center, comprising new studio, gallery, and classroom spaces.