Lehigh University, founded in 1865, is a private university. Programs are offered through the College of Arts and Science, Business and Economics, and Engineering and Applied Physical Sciences. Academic flexibility, hands-on experience and a sense of community are the distinguishing characteristics of a Lehigh education. Lehigh prides itself in preparing students for rewarding and successful lives, with a wide range of degree programs in four colleges. Boundaries between each of the colleges are fluid to allow for maximum academic flexibility. Its 1,600-acre campus is located in Bethlehem, 60 miles from Philadelphia.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
5,986
Undergraduates
3,059
Men - 51.1%
2,928
Women - 48.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Most difficult
Overall Admission Rate
29% of 19,342 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
January 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
720 average
690-760 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
707 average
680-740 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
32 average
31-34 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$92,320
Tuition and Fees
$70,590
Room and Board
$19,230
Average Percent of Need Met
96%
Average Freshman Award
$63,778
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$39,765
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Not required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
593
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
10%
10-19
32%
Over 100
3%
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Bethlehem Population
75,466
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Philadelphia
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
60% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
Mountain Hawk
Sororities
24.7% of women participate
Fraternities
18% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.1%
Asian
11.6%
Black/African-American
4.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
5%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
63.9%
Unknown
2.5%
International Students
6.0% from 63 countries
First-Year Students Returning
94.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
75.7%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
61%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
24.0%
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