Combining the rigor of an independent art school with the resources of a larger university, Lesley Art + Design has nurtured the creativity and shaped the careers of artists and designers for 100+ years. With an experimental and interdisciplinary approach, the college emphasizes small class sizes, studio-intensive mentoring, and access to high-profile faculty and visiting artists. Explore our BFA, MFA, and pre-college programs.
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MAJORS OFFERED:Art EducationMasters Degree
PhotographyMasters Degree
Visual ArtsMasters (low-residency)
Masters Degree
GRADUATE FTE1 = 44
| FULL-TIME | 43 |
| PART-TIME | 2 |
NOTE 1: "Full-Time Equivalent" is the common way to measure the relative size of colleges. This adjusts for differences in the percentage of part-time students (or faculty). For example: one full-time student = 1 FTE; three half-time students = 1.5 FTE, etc.
| APPLICATION: | Required |
| APPLICATION FEES: | $0 |
| PORTFOLIO: | Required |
| INTERVIEW: | Not Required |
| ESSAY: | Required |
| CV / RESUMÉ: | Required |
| GRE: | Not Required |
| LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: | Required (2) |
| IELTS: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 6.5 |
| TOEFL: | Required if English is a second language Minimum score 80 |
TRANSCRIPTS
| COLLEGE: | Required |
This institution may require additional program-specific materials in the admissions process. Please visit the institution's website to view the requirements in full.