Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Bethlehem, PA. It enrolls about 7,590 students and admits roughly 29% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Bethlehem, PA 18015 |
| County | Northampton County |
| Enrollment | 7,590 |
| Acceptance rate | 29% |
| Applicants / admitted | 18,415 / 5,389 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $62,180 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $62,180 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 89% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 93% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 670–730 |
| ACT middle 50% | 31–33 |
| Website | www.lehigh.edu/ |
| Phone | 6107583000 |
Admissions
About 18,415 students applied and 5,389 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,531 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $62,180 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,233 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 89% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Lehigh University is in Bethlehem, PA, Northampton County. Its coordinates are 40.6068, -75.3802.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lehigh University?
About 29% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 18,415 applicants.
How much does Lehigh University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $62,180 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Lehigh University?
About 7,590 students are enrolled.