Lesley University

Lesley University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a midsize city adjacent to Boston. The university enrolls 5,133 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 62% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 77% (IPEDS 2023).

Among its creative and technology-focused programs, Lesley University offers an associate degree in Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects, providing foundational training in digital media and visual arts production.

Situated in Cambridge within the greater Boston metro area, Lesley University benefits from proximity to a robust technology, design, and creative industry ecosystem. The university serves students seeking arts, education, and digital media credentials in one of the country's most concentrated higher education markets.