Lesley University
- Private
Lesley University: international tuition 34,256 USD per year, one-year total cost 51,538 USD, acceptance rate 96.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
Yes. International first-year applicants can be automatically considered for Lesley Merit Scholarships based on academic record and potential. However, the pages do not confirm a general need-based aid policy for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 96.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 80+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 51,538 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Lesley University Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lesley University?
International tuition is 34,256 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 51,538 USD.
Does Lesley University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. International first-year applicants can be automatically considered for Lesley Merit Scholarships based on academic record and potential. However, the pages do not confirm a general need-based aid policy for international students.
What English scores does Lesley University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 80, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Lesley University?
The acceptance rate is 96.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesFirst-year applicants are automatically considered for Lesley Merit Scholarships, and the scholarship description includes international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe provided pages do not say whether ability to pay is considered in international admissions decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages do not require a CSS Profile or a dedicated international aid form; they only mention FAFSA for certain programs.
Scholarships at this school
Lesley Merit ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This merit scholarship explicitly lists undergraduate and international students as eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Urban Scholars Initiative (USI)Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: 50 percent off their Lesley tuition
The page lists USI for undergraduate and international students, but it is limited to students from specified partner organizations.
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
- Early Action deadline for fall entry (EA)Applicationin47days
Credit for exams
For most AP subjects, the university considers college credit from a score of 4 or higher.
Scores that count12345AP Studio Art and AP Drawing may receive credit from a score of 3.
Scores that count12345Completing the full IB Diploma with a total score of 24–29 earns 18 college-level credits.
Scores that countfrom 24An IB Diploma total of 30–45 qualifies you for sophomore standing with 30 credits.
Scores that countfrom 30Each IB Higher Level examination scored 4 or higher may receive three college-level credits.
Scores that count1234567An IB Higher Level score of 5 or higher may be considered for six college-level credits.
Scores that count1234567Completing the full IB Diploma with a total score of 24–29 earns 18 college-level credits.
Scores that countfrom 24-29Full IB Diploma scores of 30–45 may qualify you for sophomore standing with 30 credits.
Scores that countfrom 30-45Each IB Higher Level exam scored 4 or higher may be considered for 3 college-level credits.
Scores that count1234567
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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