A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lesley University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 309% more female students than male students enrolled at Lesley University with a gender ratio of 80% women to 20% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lesley University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20%
|
| Women |
80%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
669
|
| Women |
2,737
|
Lesley University serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 20% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166452 IPEDS survey data for Lesley University.
Last updated February 24, 2024