Founded in 1909, Lesley University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Cambridge (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. This institution also has a branch campus in Boston. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Lesley University (LU) is a medium-sized coeducational US higher education institution. Lesley University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.