Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA • private • CSS Profile • DI | Patriot League | FCS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,031 • Total: 8,067
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA
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Website
Region
Mid-Atlantic
Carnegie Classification
R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,166 (52.5%) • Female: 2,865 (47.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 651 10.8%
Black/African American 300 5.0%
Hispanic/Latino 662 11.0%
White 3,498 58.0%
Two or More Races 260 4.3%
International 452 7.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
29.3%
5,389 admitted from 18,415 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
āœ“ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 670-730
Math: 680-760
Total: 1350-1490
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
31-33
Application Types Offered
ED I ED II RD
Application Requirements
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Application Fee
$75
Financial Aid Forms
CSS Profile Required
Deadlines
ED I: 11/01/2025
ED II: 01/01/2026
RD: 01/01/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
89.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
80.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
93.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
10.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$79,150
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $61,180
Room & Board
$16,470
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$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
Students Receiving Pell Grants
54%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$33,289

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
Division I
Conference
Patriot League
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (10)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Lacrosse Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (11)
Basketball Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Rowing Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
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