Lehigh University is classified as a doctoral-granting university with high research activity. This large four-year institution has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 3,000 to 9,999 students. 80% or more of degree-seeking students are enrolled full time, and at least half of undergrad students reside on campus. This institution awards 60-79% of its bachelor’s degrees within professional fields. Graduate degrees are available in over half of the fields available to undergraduate majors, and the school awards research doctorate degrees in a variety of fields. The majority of these doctorates are awarded within scientific fields, such as engineering, mathematics, science, and technology. According to data for fall enrollment, at least 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. Transfer students make up fewer than 20% of entering undergraduates. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution, with only 10-24% of students enrolled in the graduate program.
Lehigh University
Address:
27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone:
610-758-3000
Website:
http://www.lehigh.edu
About Lehigh University
School Information
General Information
Student Body SizeUndergraduate4,809
Graduate2,187
Total6,996
GenderFemale41%
Male59%
Student Age% Under 2577%
% 25 and Over23%
% Age Unknown0%
Attendance Type% Full-time83%
% Part-time17%
Race/Ethnicity% White66.3%
% Black3.1%
% Asian5.4%
% Latino4.8%
% Native American0.1%
% Race Unknown9.8%
% International student11%
Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes
Student Employment ServicesYes
Graduate Placement ServicesYes
Study AbroadYes
Day CareYes
Religious AffiliationNO
Campus setting
Intitution typePrivate
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Academic Information
Admissions Information
Open AdmissionNo
ApplicantsTotal10,328
% Admitted38%
% Admitted Who Enrolled31%
Application RequirementsHigh School GPA
High School TranscriptRequired
High School RankingNeither required nor recommended
College Prep CoursesRecommended
Letter of RecommendationRequired
Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admissions ExaminationRequired
Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Recommended
Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT87%
% of Applicants Submitting ACT13%
Admitted Student SAT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT Critical Reading / 800670 / 800
SAT Math640 / 800720 / 800
Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT Composite27 / 3631 / 36
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$70
Graduate Application Fee$75
In-State Tuition & Fees$39,780
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$39,780
Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid62%
% Undergraduates with Loans45%
% Undergraduates with Grants51%
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$
0
Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$1,000
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$10,520
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$10,520
On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$1,220
Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$1,220
Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$1,220
Neighborhood Data for the Bethlehem Area
Median Age34.9
Median Household Income$45,631
Total Population74,965
Age/Gender % Men % Women
Total47.8%
52.2%
Age 0-951.1%48.9%
Age 10-1752.7%47.3%
Age 18-2451.9%48.1%
Age 25-2951.1%48.9%
Age 30-3946.4%53.6%
40+46.6%53.4%
Race/Ethnicity% White78.1%
% Black7.2%
% Asian2.7%
% Latino23.8%
% Native American0.3%
% Pacific Islander0.0%
% Indian (South Asia)0.7%
Housing
On Campus Housing ProvidedYes
Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals per week can vary
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$10,520
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$10,520
Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)$747
Rental Price Distribution StudioOne BedroomTwo Bedroom
Under $50027.0%28.6%8.3%
$500 to $74941.7%33.1%0.0%
$750 to $99913.3%26.7%40.4%
Over $100018.0%11.6%33.8%