Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA
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Acceptance Rate
29%
Enrollment
5,803
Graduation Rate
89%
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$105,584
Retention Rate
93%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)13501490
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)3133
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$62,180
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,180
Avg Net Price
$33,549
Room & Board
$16,470
Total COA
$77,515
Median Debt
$21,960

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$15,440
$30,001–48,000
$19,398
$48,001–75,000
$19,495
$75,001–110,000
$30,179
$110,001+
$50,046
Pell Grant Rate: 18%
Federal Loan Rate: 38%

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Sticker Price$78,650
Estimated Net Price$33,549 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
89%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$105,584
Retention Rate
93%
Median Debt
$21,960

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
27.0%
Engineering
23.6%
Computer Science
13.9%
Biology
7.3%
Interdisciplinary Studies
5.5%
Social Sciences
5.2%
Psychology
3.9%
Visual & Performing Arts
2.3%
Physical Sciences
2.2%
Health Professions
2.1%

Top Majors

MajorGraduatesEarnings (4yr)
Finance and Financial Management Services221$107,260
Computer Science108$106,799
Mechanical Engineering101$88,912
Industrial Engineering80$99,291
Marketing78$85,576
Accounting and Related Services77$95,363
Business/Managerial Economics67$101,741
Biomedical/Medical Engineering56$84,975
Psychology, General54$60,072
Computer and Information Sciences, General52$94,982
Biology, General46$52,512
Political Science and Government36$75,918
International Relations and National Security Studies34$74,038
Civil Engineering33$81,375
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other32

Demographics

Men 52%Women 48%
White
58.8%
Black
5.1%
Hispanic
10.9%
Asian
10.8%
Two or More
4.3%
International
7.5%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EDII2026-01-01
REA2026-01-01
App Fee (Domestic)$75
App Fee (International)$75
11 required essays
Required

How did you first learn about Lehigh University and what motivated you to apply?

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Reflect on how your personal background—be it academic, cultural, extracurricular, family, gender, racial, religious, or another aspect—will contribute to Lehigh‘s aim to make it new, make a difference, (and/or) make it together.

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What makes the Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

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What makes the Integrated Business & Health (IBH) Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

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What makes the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

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How will the 5-year dual degree Arts-Engineering program, which requires a major in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering, allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?

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How will the unique combination of college, program, major and/or 4+1 program that you selected above allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?

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What activities have you performed that demonstrate your ability to work effectively with people?

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Please explain your reasons for selecting a career in dentistry. Please include what interests you the most in dentistry as well as what interests you the least.

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What makes the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?

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For applicants to the College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business, College of Health, or College of Engineering and Applied Science, how will the unique combination of college, program, major and/or 4+1 program that you selected above allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.