First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | December 1, 2026 | January 5, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | Fall | February 17, 2027 | |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lesley.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 46 |
| Digital Arts | 29 |
| Psychology | 26 |
| Art Therapy/Therapist | 23 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 21 |
| Graphic Design | 19 |
| Illustration | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 |
Show the other 25 majors
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts, Other | 15 |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 13 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 12 |
| Counseling Psychology | 11 |
| Social Work | 11 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 10 |
| Photography | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 7 |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 6 |
| Human Services | 5 |
| Community Psychology | 5 |
| Creative Writing | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| Art/Art Studies | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 2 |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Environmental Science | 2 |
| Environmental Studies | 2 |
| Mathematics, Other | 1 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, North Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Esports, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
5,025,517 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 13.3 of 20
Elevation
23 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
19°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
49.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
20 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,610 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Harvard University0 mi
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology2 mi
- Tufts University2 mi
- Boston University2 mi
- Cambridge College2 mi
- Boston Architectural College3 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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