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.
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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
$75K
average starting salary of 2022 graduates
Wall Street Journal Ranking
14th
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Student Experience
Academics and Colleges
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.
Residential living on a stunning campus is the ideal setting for personal and academic growth.
Prepared for success after college
95%
Prepared for Success after College
Among those in the Class of 2022, 95% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Lehigh is dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for every community member.
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
Lehigh’s research focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield concrete outcomes.
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.
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Faculty, Department of Chemistry
Imaging the Nanoscale
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Student, Mechanical Engineering & Mechanics
Taking On Tomorrow’s Challenges
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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.
Student Life
Bed Races, which occur each year during Rivalry Week, feature decked-out student teams who race down a closed Packer Avenue to compete for the championship title.
Inspired Research
Researchers Davison and Jagota work on an NSF grant studying DNA-wrapped carbon nanotubes that detect molecular biomarkers for cancer and other diseases.
Global Perspective
Students from three dozen countries celebrate International Education Week with an annual Flag Parade. Lehigh is home to 1100+ international students.
On South Mountain
The Class of 2028 receives their Early Decision 1 admission decisions from the Admissions team!
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Picturesque Campus
Looking for a quintessential campus to pursue your degree? Fall on South Mountain will not disappoint!
Innovative Academics
Earth & environmental science professor Michelle Elise Spicer ’12 ’14G trains students on tree-climbing safety as part of a forest ecology course.
Innovative Academics
The College of Arts & Sciences’ first-year seminar “Can AI Make Art” explores the role generative AI can play within creative and artistic work.
On South Mountain
The campus community comes together for the announcement of a new philanthropic campaign goal, GO Beyond: The Campaign for Future Makers.
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Inspired Research
Lehigh commits to research and partnerships with Delaware Nation to help preserve and protect tribal nations.
Innovative Academics
Lehigh Global Social Impact Fellows headed to the Philippines to explore sustainable solutions, addressing issues within low-income communities.
Student Life
As part of Orientation weekend, hundreds of first-year students explore South Bethlehem restaurants as part of Faux Friday.
On South Mountain
The Wall Street Journal ranks Lehigh No. 14 out of the 400 best colleges in America.
Inspired Research
Researchers have partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection to understand and reduce toxic pollutants in Allentown.
Mountain Hawks
Lehigh Women’s Basketball makes history, scoring 106 points, which marked a single-game record for most points in a game, in a 106-60 win over La Salle. The previous record (103) was set in 1977 against Albright.
On South Mountain
Theresa May, former prime minister of the United Kingdom, discussed issues of national security as the inaugural speaker for the new Compelling Perspectives program.
Innovative Academics
Mountaintop Campus has a fresh new look for the academic year, embracing and implementing initiatives from the Strategic Plan.