Lesley University
School info
3.2
Overall Quality
Reputation
3.4
Food
2.5
Clubs
3
Facilities
3.1
Internet
2.9
Location
4.2
Opportunities
3.6
Safety
3.6
Social
2.7
Happiness
3.4
Basic Information
Location
- Cambridge, MA
Institution Overview
- Public/Private: Private university
- Established: 1909; 115 years ago (1909)
- Founder: Edith Lesley
Academic information
Degree Courses
- Lesley University offers around 42 major programs and 46 minor programs
- along with various graduate and certificate options
- but for a precise count of degree courses
- it would be approximately **42 major programs** plus additional graduate and certificate programs. However
- if considering all programs including minors and graduate degrees
- the total would be significantly higher
- but not precisely quantified in the sources provided
Key Area
- Environmental Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Human Services
- Science & Mathematics
Student and Staff Numbers
- Students: 3,406 (fall 2022)
- Undergraduates: 2,707 (2018–19)
- Postgraduates: 3,886 (2018–19)
- Academic Staff: 1001-5000
Notable Alumni
- Joan Bennett Kennedy
- Esther Perel
- Joseph C. Carter
- Jasmine Warga
- Jessica Sonneborn
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Good reviews
Overall 5
I attend Lesley's graduate school, counseling program. I think it's an awesome school.
Overall 4.4
Lesley University College of Art and Design has a beautiful new building with art galleries. They constantly have networking events, and a lot of good resources!
Overall 4.3
LU is a somewhat small school but it's not hard to meet new people, especially from surrounding universities. This school is 100% what you make it and has many opportunities, social and educational. It is a very liberal/open-minded school which is important to keep in mind! It's VERY well known for its education program.
Overall 4.3
I am very happy with my decision to come here between the great environment and staff.
Overall 4.3
I love it here - everyone is so helpful and supportive!
Overall 4.1
I love Lesley and couldn't be happier. Professors and staff members are very willing to help you find career opportunities that work for you. The food is generally hit or miss. Main common buildings and newer dorms are nice. The old dorm buildings are pretty, but not recommended- I had a bug infestation last year and exterminators couldn't fix it.
Overall 4.1
I visited 10 school before LU thinking there was no school for me, but this school has everything. It's in the Boston Area so a lot of other students, great teachers, amazing students, & a lot of things to do. All the kids here want to make a difference & are supportive of each other. I love it. If you don't like this school it is just not for you.
Overall 4.1
Very underrated! Great school in the heart of Cambridge!
Overall 4
It's a very small tight knit community. Everyone knows everyone here but the atmosphere is really nice and everyone is very accepting. The campus is really great! It's right in the middle of Cambridge and about 3 minutes outside of Boston.
Bad reviews
Overall 1
they are changing there image to a bullshit hippie love fest. the slogan next year will actually be "OPEN MINDS" between holistic psych art therapy a president who is only in it o make money and control his students lives. DO not go to this school its a shit education from uninterested teachers who hate the school as much as the students
Overall 1.3
I heard many rumors about laid back faculty, unexpected drills in courses, and very negligent academic support services, but went in anyway and regretted it after my first semester. So, if you hear a gossip about a mess in Lesley, great part of it is true. If you pay so much of so little, you are not smart at all. But if you are, do not go here!
Overall 1.7
Biggest mistake I've ever made. Lesley's faculties are spread out so far it's a hassle to get around, and this means there's almost no social life on campus. The faculties are cramped and dingy and the professors and administrators are not helpful. Only plus here is being able to walk around Harvard right next door
Overall 1.8
Don’t go here if you want to have any community. Classes are hard to transfer to other schools, a few good staff members but most leave a lot to be desired. Lack of common sense/decency from administration. The only good thing about this school is the location. A waste of time and money. I hear the graduate school is okay, but undergrad is awful.
Overall 1.8
Just about the worst school and campus that I have attended. It's main campus is literally the top 3 floors of a shopping mall. If the University of Pheonix had a campus, this would be it. I have actually had a professor bold face lie to me about directions on a graded assignment. When the professor actually assigned more work threatening gradu
Overall 2
There were cameras found in our showers last year. Transferred out of this school so fast! Run! (and I worked for the admissions team, that's saying something). I know it can sound like another bitter message on here, but I URGE you to go elsewhere. Anywhere else, for your own safety and mental well-being.