Lehigh University
- 4 Year
- BETHLEHEM, PA
CollegeGrad School
Lehigh University
- grade A+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- BETHLEHEM, PA
- Rating 3.64 out of 5 924 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A+
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C+
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade A
- Safetygrade B minus
About
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NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Patriot League
From Lehigh University
For more than 150 years, Lehigh’s interdisciplinary nature and focus on the work of today has prepared students to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Located in Bethlehem, part of Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, Lehigh is one of the nation's most distinguished private research universities.
Our ideal size of around 5,000 undergraduates and 2,000 grad students is large enough to offer world-class faculty and rigorous academics, but small enough to allow for close mentorship and hands-on research. Through creative problem solving, a collaborative culture and a focus on impacting humanity, Lehigh students are built for future success.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
January 1
Acceptance Rate
46%
SAT Range
1290-1490
ACT Range
30-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$31,539 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$39,972 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
82%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
89%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 55 responses72%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 71 responses45%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 71 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Finance203 Graduates
- Computer Science103 Graduates
- Mechanical Engineering95 Graduates
- Accounting73 Graduates
- Marketing69 Graduates
- Information Technology59 Graduates
- Managerial Economics59 Graduates
- Psychology56 Graduates
- Industrial Engineering52 Graduates
- Chemical Engineering46 Graduates
College of Health
Study at the College of Health and make an impact on the world! Learn to improve human health outcomes through interdisciplinary studies and research in population and community health, precision health, and health innovation and technology. COH offers undergraduate programs in population health and global & community health, as well as 4+1 programs to to earn a MS in Pop Health or a MPH.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,624 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
0
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
19%
Varsity Athletes
13%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
96%
Poll
59%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 83 responsesPoll
59%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 98 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$81,900 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
87%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responsesLehigh University Reviews
Rating 3.64 out of 5 924 reviews
I love the sense of community feel to the school. I like the medium size of the school where you don't feel like a number. The academics are pretty strong, especially the engineering and the CSB programs. Lehigh is also known to have a really good alumni network and really good financial aid packages for those who want need-based opportunities. It does get pretty cold but you'll get used to it. However, it is a slight culture shock that many rich people attend the school but the social scene I feel is fine but is centered around Greek Life, however, you'll find the people you like! The surrounding area is okay, I feel the Northside of Bethlehem is better but not at all a dangerous area, still pretty safe for the most part, just be aware of your surroundings. I am also a minority too and I feel that the political and racial climate is fine, but there is still some microaggressions one can face but I never have felt unsafe. Overall, a really great school and worth it for job outlook!
Lehigh University has offered me a positive undergraduate experience with attentive professors, innovative thinking, interdisciplinary studies, and a diverse community. Professors prioritize individual student success, fostering a supportive environment. The university encourages creative and critical thinking, allowing students to challenge norms and explore new ideas. Additionally, interdisciplinary programs facilitate a holistic understanding of complex issues. Lastly, the diverse student and faculty body promotes intellectual stimulation and broadens perspectives. Lehigh has guided me to pursue my passions and turn my ideas into reality, best preparing me for a dynamic future.
Ignore the people who say that you shouldn't attend Lehigh if you're not an engineer or if you dont want to join Greek life. Though both are major talking points of the school and definitely define some of the culture here - there are so many opportunities outside of these areas. If you are interested in studying abroad, Lehigh has several fantastic (and partially funded) opportunities. The high commitment clubs and extracurriculars can set you up to form connections with diverse groups of people. Academics are good for almost all majors (some classes are not particularly challenging), though the career fair might not be as advantageous if you're not a STEM major. The administration can be a pain, especially around registration-but you will find this at any
college. There is a drinking and partying culture at Lehigh, so if that is something you want to COMPLETELY avoid, Lehigh is not a good fit. If you're simply not interested in drinking, you can find your people and place here too.
college. There is a drinking and partying culture at Lehigh, so if that is something you want to COMPLETELY avoid, Lehigh is not a good fit. If you're simply not interested in drinking, you can find your people and place here too.