Overview
Student Population
| Location | Bethlehem, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lehigh.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 15,649 prospective students applied, and 5,023 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,406 enrolled in the school. 6,093 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 756 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $54,790 plus fees of $450. Lehigh is ranked 45 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Lehigh is rated within the top 11% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lehigh University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#45 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#44 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#4 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#46 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1280/1450 |
| ACT | 29/33 |
| GPA | 3.81 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $70 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $450 |
| Room and Board | $14,160 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,065 |
| Total One Year Cost | $71,465 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 34% |
| Engineering | 24% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Biology | 5% |
| Psychology | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213543 IPEDS survey data for Lehigh University.
Current students may use the Lehigh University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.