Lehigh University

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About Lehigh University

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Lehigh University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,451, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 46%. The university offers 77 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 87%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $56,980.

Bethlehem, PA

$56,980

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

46%

Acceptance Rate Insight

46% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

94%

Retention Rate Insight

94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

87%

Graduation Rate Insight

87% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile30-34

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1325-1490

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

8k

Students enrolled

19%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

3%

Black

4%

Hispanic

9%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

14%

Asian

8%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

19% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

19%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

17

Total Online Enrollment

1,385

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

92% On-campus

8% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold19% online

Master'sCheck Bold16% online

DoctorateCheck Bold5% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

19%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

54%

Pell Grant

19%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,896
State Grant Aid$3,679
Institution Grant Aid$37,972
Pell Grant Aid$5,243

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$67k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

11.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Wrestling
  • Field Hockey
  • Rowing
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Architecture And Related Services.
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
3Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies.
4Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
5Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
6Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
7Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
8Education.
9Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
10Engineering.
11Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
12English Language And Literature/Letters.
13Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
14Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
15Health Professions And Related Programs.
16History
17History.
18Mathematics And Statistics.
19Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
20Natural Resources And Conservation.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Social Sciences.
25Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.