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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Cambridge, MA. Operating on a semester system.
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3K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
2
Housing Buildings
Life in Cambridge for Lesley University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Cambridge.
Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$2,800
Cost of Living Index
165
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
89
Bikeability
85
Public Transit
MBTA Red Line, MBTA buses
Nearest Airports
Logan International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
50.7°F
Avg Snowfall
49.2 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
Sherrill Library
Monday & Wednesday: 11am–7pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am–6pm; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Moriarty Library
Monday–Friday: 10am–6pm; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Margaret McKenna Student Center
Not explicitly listed; typically open during daytime and evening hours
Information Commons
24 hours
Fitness Center
Not explicitly listed; typically open during daytime and evening hours
Dining Hall (South Campus)
Not explicitly listed; standard meal hours expected
Dining Hall (Doble Campus)
Not explicitly listed; standard meal hours expected
Lunder Arts Center
Not explicitly listed; typically open during class and event hours
Campus News
Latest updates from Lesley University
No Active Emergency Alerts or Severe Weather Advisories
As of October 17, 2025, there are no current emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather advisories active at Lesley University. The Public Safety Office continues to operate 24/7, providing patrols, safety escorts, and emergency response.
Lesley University celebrates the Class of 2025
Lesley University held its 2025 Commencement ceremony, bringing together graduates, families, and friends to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2025.
May 17, 2025
Creative Writing MFA Faces Restructuring and Protests
Lesley University’s Creative Writing MFA program has experienced significant restructuring, leading to faculty and student protests.
Jul 14, 2025
Former Boston Poet Laureate Honored At Posthumous Book Launch
Lesley University hosted a posthumous book launch honoring a former Boston Poet Laureate.
Jun 23, 2025
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Lesley University
Lesley University strongly encourages but does not mandate freshmen to live on campus. Housing availability for first-year students is prioritized.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
Doble Hall
Room types: single, double
Sherrill Hall
Room types: suite, apartment
Brattle Hall
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@lesley.edu
Current Term: Spring Term 1
Start: January 20, 2026
End: March 15, 2026
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