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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate50%
Acceptance Rate50%

About Lehigh

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.

Lehigh University is a private, nonprofit school in the suburb of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Lehigh was founded in 1865. The college currently enrolls around 7,067 students a year, including 5,203 undergraduate students.

Lehigh Acceptance Rate

It is extremely difficult to get into Lehigh. In 2022, Lehigh accepted 50% of applicants. In 2022, 6,138 out of 12,389 total applicants were accepted.

Lehigh University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 50%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate 73%
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 70%

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Lehigh University is locatedin the town of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, near the city of Philadelphia.

If you are interested in seeing Lehigh for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 78 to Bethlehem, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lehigh Valley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Lehigh University and Bethlehem are like without leaving home.

College Info

Lehigh Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Jan 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Apr 1

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lehigh is Jan 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lehigh is Apr 1.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Lehigh University is a member of the Coalition for College.

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Lehigh ACT Scores

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ACT Range

29 - 33

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

33 and Above

Good

29 to 33

Avg

29 and Less

Low

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Lehigh SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1280 - 1420

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Math SAT Range

650 - 740

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Reading SAT Range

610 - 693

Lehigh Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$76,820

In State

$76,820

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$58,970
$58,970
Fees
$960
$960
Housing
$15,890
$15,890
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at Lehigh is like? There are approximately 7,067 students enrolled at Lehigh, including 5,203 undergraduate students and 1,864 graduate students. 97% percent of students attend school full-time, 28% percent are from PA and 72% percent of students are from other states.

97%

Full Time

3%

Part Time

28%

In State

72%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,067

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

50%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$59,930

Out-of-State

$59,930

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 1
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