Lehigh University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,856
Student to faculty ratio	10 to 1
Acceptance rate	46%
Students retention rate	94%
On-time graduation rate	87%

Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lehigh University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Lehigh emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lehigh boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

46%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$57,470

Cost of attendance at Lehigh University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$57,470

Cost of attendance at Lehigh University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 54 of freshman students at Lehigh University received on average $39,972 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$39,972

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	258	19%	$5,035	$1,299,087
Other Federal Grant	258	19%	$5,896	$1,521,087
State Grant/Scholarships	74	5%	$3,679	$272,226
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	737	54%	$37,972	$27,985,624
Total Grant & Scholarships	745	54%	$39,972	$29,778,937

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lehigh University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lehigh University students is 87.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 90.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 84.9%.

87.3%

asian 89.7% 96 students
African American 74.4% 29 students
white 87.3% 688 students
unknown 92.7% 38 students
hispanic 86.1% 99 students
International Students 87.9% 102 students
Mixed Race 89.4% 42 students

Sport Conferences

Football Patriot League
Baseball Patriot League
Basketball Patriot League
Track and Cross Country Patriot League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lehigh University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lehigh University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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