Academics at Lehigh University
Our academic approach fosters a culture of innovation, promotes intellectual risk-taking, and embraces cross-disciplinary strategies that drive transformative research, discovery and impact.
Nahjiah
Miller
24
Nahjiah
Miller
24
As a Global Social Impact Fellow working with mothers in Sierra Leone, every day was a new experience. The work made me think, ‘This is who I want to be.’ I want to give those without voices a voice by telling their stories.
Student to Faculty Ratio
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Graduate Starting Salary
$76K
average starting salary of 2023 graduates
Wall Street Journal Ranking
15th
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Lehigh News
Lehigh News
Events and Speakers
The former anchor and managing editor of the “CBS Evening News” and co-anchor of NBC’s “Today” show also talked about her cancer research advocacy and the changing media landscape.
Couric is the first of three speakers in the 2024-2025 Compelling Perspectives series.
University News
The rankings, which include Lehigh for a second consecutive year, features the country’s top 500 schools.
In addition to overall college rankings, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2025 rankings featured other lists, including Best Salaries, in which Lehigh ranked No. 13.
Alumni
Former Lehigh football star takes up Parisian-style gardening.
Matt Salvaterra ’03 made headlines playing football at Lehigh. Now he’s tackling organic farming on his 10-acre property.
Research
The center aims to explore how hurricanes, pandemics and other large-scale events impact communities.
The center is the first of three new university centers to be announced.
An Unmatched Student Experience
An Unmatched Student Experience
Lehigh boasts a vibrant campus community, rigorous academics, a commitment to student belonging and a track record of strong graduate outcomes. This is Lehigh.
Prepared for success after college
95%
Prepared for Success after College
Among those in the Class of 2023, 95% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Something for Everyone
200+
Something for Everyone
With 200-plus clubs, including 41 sports and 22 Greek organizations, students find diverse extracurricular opportunities at Lehigh.
Research for Impact
Research for Impact
Lehigh’s research focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield concrete outcomes.
Development holds promise for solar technology to meet increasing global demand for clean energy.
Bioarchaeologist Armando Anzellini’s work includes using Raman spectroscopy and isotope ratio analysis to study human remains.
Nicole Johnson leads study that could help shape strategies to prevent future shootings.
New Study by Professor Michael Gill and Raihan Alam ’23 points to promising strategies.
Future Makers
Future Makers
From the classroom to the community, both on campus and around the world, Lehigh students, faculty and alumni are Future Makers, working to enact positive change.
Laura
Katz Olson
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A Trailblazer
A Trailblazer
Matt
Salvaterra
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Gridiron to Gardens
Gridiron to Gardens
Moriah
Session
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Championing Change
Championing Change
Ready to Get Started?
Students who want to challenge themselves inside and outside the classroom while striving to make an impact on the world will find an ideal fit at Lehigh. Here, you’ll have a supportive learning and living experience that prepares you for the challenges of today, and tomorrow. Join us.
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