Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $32,780
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $32,780
- Average Net Price
- $31,805
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 28.3%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $19,060
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $12,600
- Books & Supplies
- $1,500
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $53,340
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $21,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $223/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.1%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 51.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 28.3%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $26,173 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $27,225 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $31,594 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $34,465 |
| $110,001+ | $34,726 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Families at Lesley typically pay between $26,173 and $34,726 annually depending on income, well below the $53,340 sticker price. Lower-income families save the most, paying nearly $27,000 less than the published cost. Over four years, total expenses range from about $105,000 to $139,000.
The school's focus on arts education and creative therapies helps explain the financial picture. Graduates earn a median $39,406 in their first year, climbing to $51,173 after a decade. With median debt of $21,000, monthly loan payments average $223. That represents about 6.8% of typical starting salaries, a manageable burden for creative fields. Only 51% of students need federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs upfront.
Students from families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value proposition, paying roughly half the full price while accessing Lesley's specialized programs in art therapy and expressive arts.
The school's focus on arts education and creative therapies helps explain the financial picture. Graduates earn a median $39,406 in their first year, climbing to $51,173 after a decade. With median debt of $21,000, monthly loan payments average $223. That represents about 6.8% of typical starting salaries, a manageable burden for creative fields. Only 51% of students need federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs upfront.
Students from families earning under $48,000 get the strongest value proposition, paying roughly half the full price while accessing Lesley's specialized programs in art therapy and expressive arts.
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