Lesley University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
74%
Female Students
6%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lesley University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.7%(935)
Hispanic
16.9%(312)
African American
11.3%(209)
Asian
5.5%(102)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.4%(81)
Unknown
10.4%(192)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment5,133
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

Lesley University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lesley University has a gender distribution of 74% female students and 26% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
24.9%(487)
Women
72.3%(1,415)
Other
2.9%(56)

Gender Statistics

Men487

9% of total enrollment

Women1,415

28% of total enrollment

Other56

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lesley University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 41% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(36)
18-19
25.1%(334)
20-21
33.9%(452)
22-24
19.6%(261)
25+
18.8%(250)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(4)
22-24
14.8%(264)
25+
85.0%(1,520)

Age Diversity Insights

41%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

63%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lesley University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.5%(137)
Out-of-State
19.6%(36)
International
6.0%(11)

Regional Representation

In-State137

74% of student body

Out-of-State36

20% of student body

International11

6% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

74%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age