Division III · North Atlantic Conference
Lesley University · Rankings
Cambridge, MA · City · Private · Doctoral/professional university · the Lynx · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division III schools
11
Top 10% finishes
of 62 lists
#5
Best standing
Visual & performing arts · Division III
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Lesley University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division III schools.
#5Best for visual & performing artsof 410 in Division III · #7 nationally33.9%#14Athletic aid per athlete, men's teamsof 399 in Division III · #660 nationally$0#15Athletic aid per athlete, women's teamsof 403 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#17Most athletic scholarship moneyof 399 in Division III · #663 nationally$0#35Best for architectureof 410 in Division III · #170 nationally0.0%#37Best for psychologyof 410 in Division III · #96 nationally12.1%#37Best for public administration & social workof 410 in Division III · #92 nationally4.6%#38Best for agricultureof 410 in Division III · #187 nationally0.0%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $0 | #14 of 399 | #660 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $0 | #15 of 403 | #663 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $0 | #17 of 399 | #663 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $24,024 | #282 of 401 | #895 of 1,058 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $24,024 | #319 of 397 | #950 of 1,052 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $15,774 | #322 of 399 | #938 of 1,054 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $43,414 | #349 of 403 | #974 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $42,943 | #361 of 399 | #1,000 of 1,054 | |
| Spending per athlete | $5,059 | #387 of 403 | #1,042 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $844,799 | #398 of 403 | #1,055 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $844,799 | #398 of 403 | #1,055 of 1,060 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most coaches per athlete | 6.0 | #104 of 403 | #192 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 33% | #286 of 401 | #740 of 1,055 | |
| Where the most students are athletes | 12.4% | #301 of 400 | #499 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 12 | #370 of 403 | #821 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 167 | #387 of 403 | #1,031 of 1,063 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 10:1 | #86 of 420 | #132 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 62% | #226 of 420 | #487 of 1,085 | |
| Best first-year retention | 77% | #229 of 420 | #545 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 2,509 | #291 of 417 | #830 of 1,049 | |
| Most selective | 94% | #377 of 417 | #906 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for visual & performing arts | 33.9% | #5 of 410 | #7 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #35 of 410 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 12.1% | #37 of 410 | #96 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 4.6% | #37 of 410 | #92 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #38 of 410 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 12.1% | #48 of 410 | #116 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 3.4% | #117 of 410 | #159 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #154 of 410 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 0.0% | #168 of 410 | #589 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 6.6% | #193 of 410 | #618 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 0.0% | #233 of 410 | #722 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.6% | #260 of 410 | #617 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 0.9% | #266 of 410 | #615 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 2.3% | #294 of 410 | #773 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 0.0% | #303 of 410 | #892 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #322 of 410 | #905 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 2.9% | #338 of 410 | #922 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 0.0% | #340 of 410 | #952 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 3.4% | #356 of 410 | #991 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $19,060 | #16 of 411 | #41 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $55,580 | #194 of 412 | #650 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $55,580 | #219 of 412 | #415 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $33,111 | #371 of 419 | #972 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $26,173 | #389 of 413 | #1,001 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 40% | #393 of 412 | #994 of 1,064 | |
| Cheapest room and board | $19,060 | #396 of 411 | #1,023 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest share of women descriptive | 79% | #21 of 421 | #23 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 10.9% | #43 of 414 | #144 of 1,079 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 45 | #60 of 421 | #99 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 5% | #108 of 420 | #241 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 63 | #115 of 416 | #299 of 1,073 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,342 | #132 of 420 | #189 of 1,085 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 38% | #154 of 420 | #357 of 1,085 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 57% | #264 of 420 | #717 of 1,085 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,342 | #289 of 421 | #897 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 0 mi | #398 of 421 | #1,035 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 21% | #399 of 421 | #1,062 of 1,086 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 1.56 | #92 of 235 | #206 of 813 | |
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 1.56 | #144 of 235 | #607 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.91 | #163 of 235 | #501 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division III rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1995 | #339 of 417 | #886 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division III programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 400 peers | #388 of 400 | #391 of 400 | #296 of 400 | — | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 371 peers | #367 of 371 | #347 of 371 | #368 of 371 | — | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 400 peers | #398 of 400 | #397 of 400 | #377 of 400 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 401 peers | #398 of 401 | #397 of 401 | #354 of 401 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Golf · 282 peers | #278 of 282 | #276 of 282 | #214 of 282 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Men's Soccer · 399 peers | #390 of 399 | #383 of 399 | #388 of 399 | — | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 382 peers | #380 of 382 | #375 of 382 | #361 of 382 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Tennis · 283 peers | #276 of 283 | #281 of 283 | #81 of 283 | — | Men's Tennis lists |
| Women's Tennis · 306 peers | #289 of 306 | #279 of 306 | #224 of 306 | — | Women's Tennis lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 328 peers | #305 of 328 | #271 of 328 | #281 of 328 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 338 peers | #309 of 338 | #276 of 338 | #272 of 338 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 400 peers | #396 of 400 | #400 of 400 | #264 of 400 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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