Combining the rigor of an independent art school with the resources of a larger university, Lesley Art + Design has nurtured the creativity and shaped the careers of artists and designers for 100+ years. With an experimental and interdisciplinary approach, the college emphasizes small class sizes, studio-intensive mentoring, and access to high-profile faculty and visiting artists. Explore our BFA, MFA, and pre-college programs.
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MAJORS OFFERED:Animation and Motion MediaBachelors Degree
Art EducationMasters Degree
Art HistoryBachelors Degree
DesignBachelors Degree
Certificate
Digital FilmmakingBachelors Degree
Fine ArtsBachelors Degree
Graphic DesignBachelors Degree
IllustrationBachelors Degree
Certificate
Interactive DesignBachelors Degree
Interdisciplinary StudiesBachelors Degree
PhotographyBachelors Degree
Masters Degree
Visual ArtsMasters (low-residency)
Masters Degree
Animation and Motion MediaBachelors degree
Art HistoryBachelors degree
Book ArtBachelors degree
DesignBachelors degree
Digital VideoBachelors degree
Fine ArtsBachelors degree
IllustrationBachelors degree
Installation/PerformanceBachelors degree
PhotographyBachelors degree
Visual NarrativesBachelors degree
This program is Residential.
| FULL-TIME | |
| TUITION | $ 36,400 |
| MANDATORY FEES | 1,050 |
| BOOKS & SUPPLIES | 1,897 |
| ON-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 21,320 |
| OFF-CAMPUS ROOM & BOARD | 15,935 |
| OTHER | 1,707 |
| AID CATEGORY | AVG PER RECIPIENT | 1st YR RECIPIENTS |
| INSTITUTIONAL AWARDS3 | $16,155 | 100% |
| FEDERAL/NATIONAL GRANTS | 6,721 | 29% |
| STATE & LOCAL GRANTS | 3,526 | 25% |
| FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS | 12,503 | 69% |
AVERAGE AMOUNT RECEIVED PER RECIPIENT: $29,551
100% OF FULL-TIME FRESHMEN RECEIVED AID
* Most recent financial aid data available
Acceptance Rate = The percentage of students admitted out of applications received in a given year.
UNDERGRADUATE FTE1 = 322
UNDERGRADUATE
| FULL-TIME | 310 |
| PART-TIME | 31 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| ONLINE APPLICATION: | Recommended |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $50 (approximate) |
| HOME EXAM: | Not Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Recommended |
| ESSAY: | N/A |
| SAT / ACT: | Required |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | N/A |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 6 |
| TOEFL: | N/A |
TRANSCRIPTS
| HIGH SCHOOL: | Not Required |
| COLLEGE: | Required, if transferring |
FACULTY FTE1 = 30
| FULL-TIME | 20 |
| PART-TIME | 42 |
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: FALL 2025
10.9 TO 1
FTE STUDENTS PER FTE FACULTY1
FRESHMAN RETENTION
| FALL 2023 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2024 |
80% |
| FALL 2024 FRESHMEN RETURNING IN FALL 2025 |
69% |
SIX-YEAR GRADUATION RATE
| FALL 2018 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
71% |
| FALL 2019 FRESHMEN GRADUATING WITHIN SIX YEARS |
53% |
UNDERGRADUATE ETHNICITY
FALL 2025UNDERGRADUATE GENDER DISTRIBUTION
FALL 2025NEW STUDENT GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION2
FALL 2025Advanced Professional Certificate
Continuing Education
High School / Pre College Programs
Summer Sessions
Internship Required
Wide Range of Study Abroad Options
Access through Lesley University to: Academic Support Services, Athletics, Counseling, Health Services, Career Services, and a Multitude of Student Activities and Community Service Programs
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc. NOTE 2: Geographic distribution is reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. NOTE 3: Includes all institutional scholarships and grants, but does not include College Work Study or third party awards.