
Lesley University's overall acceptance rate saw a significant increase to 94% in 2023, a notable rise from 86% in 2022 and 87% in 2021. The number of applicants in 2023 was 2,509, with 2,369 students accepted, marking a large pool compared to previous years like 2019, which had 3,409 applicants but only a 75% acceptance rate. The historical trend shows a steady increase in acceptance rates from 64% in 2016 to the current 94%, indicating a growing willingness to accept applicants as the years progress.