Lesley University Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to Lesley University. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to Lesley University.

What are your chances at Lesley University?

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I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

At Lesley University, 7.88% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

To read about regular admission requirements for Lesley University, click here

What are the transfer requirements for Lesley University?

Lesley University requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

Admission Item Required?
High School Transcript Required of Some
College Transcript Required of All
Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized Test Scores Not Required
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Not Required

In addition to the above requirements, Lesley University also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

Lesley University requires a minimum of 120 credits.

What are Lesley University’s Transfer Deadlines?

Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down Lesley University transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.

Closing Date Reported Deadline
Fall Transfer Deadline rolling
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline rolling
Summer Transfer Deadline

Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.

We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.

In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉

When are decision dates for Lesley University transfer applicants?

If you applied to transfer to Lesley University on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.

Deadline Notification Dates
Fall Transfer Deadline within three weeks of receipt of completed application
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline within three weeks of receipt of completed application
Summer Transfer Deadline

Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.

What is Lesley University’s transfer acceptance rate?

In 2019, Lesley University received 473 transfer applicants.

The school accepted 322 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for Lesley University is 68.08%.

This indicates how hard it is to transfer into Lesley University. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.

What are your chances at Lesley University?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at Lesley University or any other U.S. college

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Additionally, of the 322 accepted transfer students, 132 students enrolled - that means the yield was 40.99%.

Lesley University accepts 69 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

How can you afford Lesley University

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What are the Lesley University transfer GPA requirements?

Lesley University requires a minimum college GPA of 2.5 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

In addition, Lesley University requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.

Additional Transfer Info. for Lesley University

Lesley University has noted the additional policies: Secondary school transcript required for transfer applicants with less than 60 college semester hours. Portfolio required for College of Art and Design applicants.One recommendation from a professor required..

Will you enjoy transferring to Lesley University?

There are a lot of reasons to transfer to Lesley University. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.

Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.

Or perhaps you’re drawn to Cambridge...

Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community

Finding success at Lesley University is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?

These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.

If you’re considering transferring to Lesley University then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.

Final Verdict: How to transfer into Lesley University

Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the Lesley University website for more info.
Lesley University accepts 68.08% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

To have a shot at transferring into Lesley University, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.24 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.37. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of Lesley University students.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
SAT Math 470 560 515
SAT Reading 490 600 545
2018 Total SAT Score 960 1160 1060
25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
ACT Math 21 29 25
ACT Reading 19 26 22
2018 Total ACT Score 40 55 47

Lesley University’s average SAT score is 1060. To be a competitive applicant for Lesley University your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

What are your chances at Lesley University?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at Lesley University or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

*or select a school above for a specific calculation

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If you’re considering transferring to Lesley University, you may also want to consider the schools:

Transferring to Fairfield University
Transferring to Mitchell College
Transferring to College of the Atlantic
Transferring to Maine Maritime Academy
Transferring to University of Maine at Presque Isle

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