Lesley University Acceptance Rate
Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,509
- Admitted
- 2,369
- Yield
- 8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lesley University's acceptance rate has risen from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 94.4% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 2,827 to 2,509 (-11%) over that period.
Its 94.4% rate makes Lesley University more selective than about 11% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 61 tracked Massachusetts schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (95.2% for women vs 92.1% for men, a 3.1-point gap). Lesley University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,827 | 2,021 | 71.5% | 305 |
| 2015–16 | 3,182 | 2,135 | 67.1% | 381 |
| 2016–17 | 3,386 | 2,158 | 63.7% | 364 |
| 2017–18 | 3,165 | 2,298 | 72.6% | 383 |
| 2018–19 | 3,171 | 2,401 | 75.7% | 378 |
| 2019–20 | 3,049 | 2,277 | 74.7% | 320 |
| 2020–21 | 2,879 | 2,413 | 83.8% | 320 |
| 2021–22 | 2,942 | 2,558 | 86.9% | 280 |
| 2022–23 | 3,144 | 2,711 | 86.2% | 240 |
| 2023–24 | 2,509 | 2,369 | 94.4% | 189 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,888 | 1,797 | 95.2% |
| Men | 621 | 572 | 92.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Lesley University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lesley University's acceptance rate?
Lesley University's acceptance rate is 94.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,369 admitted of 2,509 applicants).
Is Lesley University test optional?
Lesley University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Lesley University?
Lesley University received 2,509 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,369.
Is Lesley University getting harder to get into?
Lesley University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 71.5% in 2014–15 to 94.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lesley.edu/.