Academics at Lehigh
With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our academic approach fosters a culture of innovation, promotes intellectual risk-taking and embraces integrative strategies that drive transformative research, essential discovery and real impact.
Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
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Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
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My experience in Sierra Leone as a Global Social Impact Fellow was eye-opening. It reinforced my passion for engineering. It also made me realize that I can start making an impact in the world now, during my years as an undergraduate.
Graduate Starting Salary
$74K
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
Lehigh graduates earn high starting salaries, securing strong financial futures with a median earning potential of $74K right out of school.
Wall Street Journal Ranking
29th
in the U.S.
in the U.S.
Lehigh was ranked 29th Best University in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse.
Lehigh News
Lehigh News
Events and Speakers
The founder and CEO of Thrive Global and founder of the Huffington Post explained how “microsteps” are crucial in improving habits and how AI can help.
Huffington was the first of three speakers in Lehigh’s 2025-26 Compelling Perspectives series.
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Alumni
Two geoscientists and former Lehigh classmates from the Class of 1973 examine clues hidden deep in rocks and soil to explore the history of life on Earth.
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University News
The university invested in a Community and Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showed its comprehensive impact on the Lehigh Valley.
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University News
The designation recognizes universities conducting the highest level of research.
The status is a milestone that means a university conducts a “very high volume of research” and awards a large number of research doctorates.
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Academics and Colleges
Academics and Colleges
Events and Speakers
A Meaningful Student Experience
A Meaningful Student Experience
Lehigh boasts a vibrant and genuine 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
92%
Prepared for Success after College
Prepared for Success after College
Among those in the Class of 2024, 92% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Something for Everyone
200+
Something for Everyone
Something for Everyone
With 200-plus clubs, including 41 sports and 22 Greek organizations, students find diverse extracurricular opportunities at Lehigh.
Research for Real Impact
Research for Real Impact
Research at Lehigh, a Carnegie-classified R1 institution, focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield measurable outcomes.
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.
Jared
Della Valle
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Designing Change
Designing Change
Shalinee
Kishore
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Electrifying the Future
Electrifying the Future
Canaan
Kimball
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Driving Downs and Downloads
Driving Downs and Downloads
Ready to Get Started?
At Lehigh, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative community where innovative and integrative learning drives real progress
Scenes from South Mountain
Scenes from South Mountain
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Picturesque Campus
Clayton University Center stands as the historic and social heart of Lehigh University. Originally known as Packer Hall, this landmark reopened in January 2025 after a major renovation. As the campus "living room," it is the vital crossroads where students, faculty, and staff connect. With the modern Club Hub for 200+ organizations, diverse dining like The Pub, and the restored Great Room for socializing, it preserves Lehigh's heritage while fostering future collaboration. This vibrant hub ensures members of the Lehigh community have a home at the center of campus.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh's FYRE program offers first-year engineers hands-on, project-based modules that blend technical skills with teamwork and societal impact.
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Inspired Research
Advanced Engineering Physiology students toured Special Collections, tracing history through rare 1543 medical woodcuts and the artistic birth of the human form.
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Innovative Academics
In Lehigh’s 'Engineering of Brewing' course, chemistry and engineering seniors step out of the lab and into Bethlehem’s Bonn Place Brewing. Partnering with owner Sam Masotto, students apply core chemical theories—like mass transport and thermodynamics—to the art of fermentation. This hands-on collaboration, known as the 'ChBEer' project, allows future engineers to design and execute professional-grade batches like 'Controlled Variable' Hefeweizen. It's a masterful blend of rigorous STEM education and local craft culture, turning theory into a delicious brew.
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Global Perspective
This vibrant celebration has students carrying flags from over 50 countries, marching across campus to kick off International Education Week.
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Hallmark Events
Senator McCormick joined President Joseph Helble as the second guest in the 2025-26 Compelling Perspectives series. The discussion centered on the theme: “AI: Innovation, Responsibility and the Future We Shape.”
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Mountain Hawks
Lehigh’s 2025–26 season reflects the program's enduring identity: a high-effort, competitive squad that balances a challenging non-conference schedule with grit in the Patriot League. Known for developing standout individual talent—like past NBA star CJ McCollum—the Mountain Hawks currently lean on dynamic guard play and defensive rim protection. While navigating a season of "ups and downs," the team remains a persistent threat in conference play, defined by a "work hard, play harder" culture and a home-court advantage at Stabler Arena that prides itself on discipline and late-season momentum.
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Lehigh Family
Launched in July 2025 by Lehigh FLEX MBA alum Manpreet Patel, Hologram Zoo Lehigh Valley is only the second attraction of its kind in the United States.
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On South Mountain
Celebrating LUAG’s 100th anniversary, this juried exhibition features 100 local artists, highlighting a century of creative life in our community.
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Mountain Hawks
A world-class sophomore, Audrey Jimenez is the cornerstone of Lehigh’s inaugural varsity women’s wrestling team. Boasting six international medals, including 2025 U20 and U23 World silvers, she currently holds a dominant 10-0 record for the Mountain Hawks. The engineering student and former top-ranked high schooler is a true trailblazer, helping Lehigh establish itself as a national powerhouse in women’s freestyle.
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Innovative Academics
Materials Science Professor Natasha Vermaak has been named a 2026 Fulbright Scholar. She will travel to the University of Rennes in France to advance research in additive manufacturing and structural optimization. By integrating advanced modeling with experimental data, she aims to develop sustainable materials for aerospace and energy. This prestigious award highlights her global leadership and Lehigh’s impact on engineering.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh’s Centennial School celebrates 60 years of teaching, learning and community impact through immersive education and inclusive support for students with special needs.
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Inspired Research
Lehigh’s Energy Research Center (ERC) drives global innovation in power generation, efficiency, and decarbonization through industry partnerships.
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Inspired Research
Lehigh’s Research Symposium honors the impact of faculty and students, celebrating innovative breakthroughs and collaborative academic excellence.