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Lehigh University

Lehigh University is a medium, private institution located in Bethlehem, pa. Founded in 1865, Lehigh University offers undergraduate degrees in 178 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 5,612 undergraduates
cost $59,930 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lehigh University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 37.0%
SAT score average 1418
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA N/A
Application fee $70
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Key deadlines

November
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lehigh University is known for one of its top majors: Finance and Financial Management Services. Their student-faculty ratio is 10:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
10 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Engineering and Technology
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Finance and Financial Management Services
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Business/Managerial Economics

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $59,930
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,890
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,065
Cost of attendance* $77,885
Average financial aid package $59,606
Estimated cost $18,279 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $59,930
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,890
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $1,065
Cost of attendance* $77,885
Average financial aid package $59,606
Estimated cost $18,279 See my potential costs

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lehigh University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,612, with gender binary students split 54% male and 46% female.

Total enrollment

7,590

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
46%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
8%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
30%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lehigh University, students love their Outing Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015
phone 610-758-3000
address www.lehigh.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Outing club

Cheese club

Marching 97

Student senate

South asian students association

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lehigh University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lehigh University?

Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, pa.

What is the acceptance rate at Lehigh University? 

The acceptance rate for Lehigh University is 37%.

What’s the average GPA for Lehigh University?

The average high school GPA for Lehigh University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lehigh University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lehigh University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $311,540.

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