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.

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.
Student to Faculty Ratio
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
student-to-faculty ratio
Professors will know you by name while offering personalized mentorship. They foster meaningful connections and enhance academic growth in and out of class.
Graduate Starting Salary
$74K
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
Wall Street Journal Ranking
15th
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
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
92%
Prepared for Success after College
Prepared for Success after College
Something for Everyone
200+
Something for Everyone
Something for Everyone
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.

Discovering Superalloys
Discovering Superalloys


Exploring Life’s Origins
Exploring Life’s Origins


Examining Art Then & Now
Examining Art Then & Now


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At Lehigh, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative community where innovative and integrative learning drives real progress
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