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
University News
Beginning in January 2025, students, faculty and staff will be welcomed into the reimagined heart of campus.
The renovated building will include a variety of new dining options and spaces designed for community members to gather to collaborate, study and socialize.
Academics and Colleges
Hundreds of Lehigh athletes are participating in study.
Dhruv Seshadri, assistant professor of bioengineering, is working with athletes across Lehigh to study how wearable technology can be improved to better athletes’ performance while preventing injury.
Academics and Colleges
The inter-college, interdisciplinary undergraduate program prepares students to become future leaders in the health industry.
Lehigh’s Integrated Business and Health (IBH) program is a degree for the future. The new program trains students to become leaders in the health industry by developing an understanding of the core principles of business alongside an in-depth knowledge of health economics and policy.
Events and Speakers
Baron was the second speaker in this year's Compelling Perspectives series.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning alumnus spoke about the free press as an integral part of democracy, the importance of investigative journalism and challenges facing journalists today.
Events and Speakers
Student Experience
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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