Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Small citySEVP certified
About
Lehigh University (LU) is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Lehigh University's undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2022, the university had 5,911 undergraduate students and 1,781 graduate students. The university is classified as "Doctoral Universities R1: Very High Research Activity".
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$67,920
- Estimated total for international students
- US$84,497
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,898
- Graduate students
- 1,781
- International undergraduates
- 7%
- Students per teacher
- 10 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 26%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 680–730 · Maths 690–770
- ACT
- 31–34
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 85%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$116,342
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (186)
Bachelor's degrees66 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyArchitectureArea StudiesAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCognitive ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralData AnalyticsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySociologyStatisticsUrban Studies/Affairs
Master's degrees59 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesApplied MathematicsArea StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionData AnalyticsData ScienceEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFinance and Financial Management ServicesGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessInternational and Comparative EducationManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPolymer/Plastics EngineeringPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Doctoral degrees34 subjects
Applied MathematicsBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCurriculum and InstructionEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIndustrial EngineeringInternational and Comparative EducationMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringNeurobiology and NeurosciencesPhysicsPolymer/Plastics EngineeringPsychology, GeneralResearch and Experimental PsychologySocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSpecial Education and Teaching
Undergraduate certificates5 subjects
Data AnalyticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyInternational BusinessManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPublic Health
Graduate certificates22 subjects
Applied MathematicsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCognitive ScienceData AnalyticsEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesIndustrial EngineeringInternational and Comparative EducationLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPolymer/Plastics EngineeringPublic HealthRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.