University
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA
5,075
Students
46,861
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
25%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Lehigh University is a University institution located in Bethlehem, PA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States
Bethlehem, PA 18015
United States
Contact
Krista Evans
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-3100
Fax: 610-758-4361
Interim Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lehigh.edu
Phone: 610-758-3100
Fax: 610-758-4361
Majors & Degrees
| Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Architecture |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| African Studies |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Latin American Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Molecular Biology |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| Finance |
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| Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management |
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| Management Science |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Technical And Scientific Communication |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Related |
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| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering |
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| Chemical Engineering |
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| Civil Engineering |
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| Computer Engineering |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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| Engineering Mechanics |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics |
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| Engineering Related |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering |
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| Industrial Engineering |
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| Materials Engineering |
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| Mechanical Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-optometry |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| Public Health Related |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Ancient Studies |
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| Cognitive Science |
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| International/global Studies |
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| Science, Technology And Society |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Astrophysics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences Related |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| International Relations And Affairs |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Design And Visual Communications |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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| Music History, Literature, And Theory |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13,871
Applied
3,489
Accepted
5,075
Enrolled
Female Admissions
6,283
Females Applied
1,789
Females Accepted
28%
Male Admissions
7,588
Males Applied
1,700
Males Accepted
22%
Applying
70
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | January 1st | March 31st | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | February 15th | April 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| SAT Critical Reading | 659 | 620 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 688 | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 29 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
52,480
Fees
450
Full-time student fees
13,600
Room & board
7,930
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | Yes |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
46,861
Avg. Financial Aid Package
46,421
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
46,259
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,073
Avg. Loan Aid
12,724
Avg. Grant Aid
40,472
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
97%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
76%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
5,075
Total Undergrad students
9%
International Students
73%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.72% |
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| Black or African American | 3.68% |
| White or Caucasian | 63.77% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.16% |
| Asian | 8.27% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.08% |
| Two or more races | 2.89% |
| Other | 3.86% |
Gender
Male (54.68%)
Female (45.32%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 65% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Fall Club Expo, International Week and DanceFest
Fall Club Expo, International Week and DanceFest
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Marching 97, Indian Student Association, Accounting Club, Student Senate and Phi Sigma Pi
Marching 97, Indian Student Association, Accounting Club, Student Senate and Phi Sigma Pi
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
self defense training
self defense training
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
Division 1 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | |
No |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | |
Division 1 | |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | |
Division 1 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 1 | |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 1 | |
| Cross-country Running | |
Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | |
Division 1 | |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | |
Division 1 | |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
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No |
| Soccer | |
Division 1 | |
| Softball | |
Division 1 | |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 1 | |
| Water Polo | No | |
No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
699
Total Faculty
9:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 542
Part-time - 157
Male - 431
Female - 268