Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for more than 7,000 students. Our small size, ideal student-to-faculty ratio and vibrant campus allow students to collaborate on projects in and out of the classroom.
Students Enrolled
7,909
students (undergraduate & graduate)
students (undergraduate & graduate)
Student to Faculty Ratio
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
student-to-faculty ratio
Graduate Starting Salary
$77K
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
Lehigh's Endowment
$2.3B
Endowment
Endowment
Sports at Lehigh
26
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women
Students with International Experience
40%
experience learning internationally
experience learning internationally
Student Profile
Our students are ambitious, collaborative and dynamic. Here at Lehigh, they have the opportunity to engage in student clubs and organizations devoted to the arts, politics, dance, culture, environmental issues and more.
Number of Undergraduate Students
5,986
undergraduate students
undergraduate students
Number of Graduate Students
1,923
graduate students
graduate students
Male/Female Ratio
51/49
our student body is 51% male and 49% female
Lehigh does not currently collect gender identity data beyond these categories.
our student body is 51% male and 49% female
Lehigh does not currently collect gender identity data beyond these categories.
Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Undergrad Percent | Grad Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60% | 47% |
| Hispanic of any race | 12% | 5% |
| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Non-citizen | 6% | 34% |
| Black or African American | 4% | 3% |
| Race and ethnicity unknown | 2% | 4% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% |
Top Home States
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- New York
- California
- Massachusetts
Top Home Countries
- USA
- China
- India
- Vietnam
- Iran
Extracurricular Participation
Extracurricular Participation
extracurricular participation
Clubs and Organizations at Lehigh
Admissions Stats
Lehigh's Class of 2029 is one of the most talented to ever be admitted to the University, as well as one of the most diverse. Learn more about Admissions at Lehigh >
SAT & ACT Ranges
SAT & ACT ranges of the middle 50% of admitted students (new SAT redesigned scale)
| Test | Range |
|---|---|
| SAT Evidenced-Based Reading & Writing | 700-750 |
| SAT Math | 710-780 |
| ACT (not including writing score) | 32-35 |
Costs & Aid
Lehigh University has a long-standing commitment to need-based financial aid and seeks to make a world-renowned education accessible for all admitted students. A Lehigh degree is the beginning of a successful career—salaries of Lehigh graduates have been highly ranked by Payscale for decades. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid at Lehigh >
Tuition
$69,420
tuition for the '26-'27 academic year
tuition for the '26-'27 academic year
Room and Board
$19,230
typical room and board
typical room and board
Grants and Scholarships
$175M
available in grants and scholarships
available in grants and scholarships
After Graduation
At Lehigh, we provide real-world collaborative experiences, professional development and career advisement to prepare our students for success after college. Students benefit from a supportive campus culture where faculty, staff, alumni and industry partners play an active role in their academic and career development. Learn more about Lehigh's Center for Career & Professional Development >
Lehigh Alumni Network
89K
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
Graduate Starting Salary
$77K
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
Unique Employers Hiring Graduates
577
unique employers hired Lehigh students
unique employers hired Lehigh students
Internship Participation
88%
of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
Skills to be successful in careers
97%
career readiness
career readiness
Plans After Graduation
89%
career alignment
career alignment
Graduating Class Outcomes
successful outcomes
Graduating Class Outcomes
| Outcomes | Percent |
|---|---|
| Employed | 64% |
| Continuing Education | 24% |
| Other* | 4% |
| Seeking | 8% |
*Other includes volunteer service programs, military and non-employment by choice
Academics
As members of our dynamic and collaborative community, students at Lehigh pursue their passions through academic rigor, a flexible curriculum, hands-on learning experiences and innovative research. Lehigh is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Learn more about Academics at Lehigh >
Programs and Courses Offered
2,300+
programs and courses offered
programs and courses offered
Average Class Size
28
average class size
average class size
Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Programs
14
undergraduate interdisciplinary programs
undergraduate interdisciplinary programs
Undergraduate Degree Programs and Majors
124
undergraduate degree programs and majors
undergraduate degree programs and majors
Research-based Graduate Programs
80+
graduate-level programs
graduate-level programs
Student to Faculty Ratio
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
student-to-faculty ratio
Internship Participation
of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
Lehigh’s students are spread across the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS), the College of Business, the College of Health, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science (RCEAS) and the College of Education (COE).
Undergrads by College
5,986 Undergraduate Students
| College | Percent |
|---|---|
| CAS | 37% |
| RCEAS | 26% |
| College of Business | 23% |
| Intercollegiate | 10% |
| College of Health | 4% |
| Arts & Engineering | 1% |
Graduate Students by College
1,923 Graduate Students
| College | Percent |
|---|---|
| RCEAS | 39% |
| COE | 26% |
| CAS | 18% |
| College of Business | 14% |
| Intercollegiate | 3% |
Faculty & Research
At Lehigh we foster a culture of discovery and innovation, and believe graduates who carry a spirit of inquiry into the world are among our greatest contributions to society. Research at Lehigh is at the center of how we look at the world and how we work to contribute to its betterment.
Full-Time Faculty
595
full-time faculty
full-time faculty
Increase in Federal Research Funding
38%
increase in federal research funding
increase in federal research funding
Faculty Holding Terminal Degrees
93%
terminal degrees
terminal degrees
Global
Lehigh challenges students to gain a greater understanding of how the world works beyond their doorstep, and how to collaborate successfully with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Countries Represented on Campus
100
countries represented on campus
countries represented on campus
Alumni Living Overseas
2,626
alumni living overseas
alumni living overseas
NGO Ranking
6th
university in the world recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, with 40 United Nations–related programs every year
university in the world recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, with 40 United Nations–related programs every year
Iacocca International Internships
100+
Iacocca International Internships
Iacocca International Internships
Study Abroad Programs
250+
study abroad programs
study abroad programs
Faculty with an International Degree
29%
internationally educated faculty
internationally educated faculty
International Experience - Circle
of Lehigh students have an international experience while at Lehigh, and 30% of those students participate in more than one abroad experience
Student Life
Lehigh University blends its rigorous academic programs with an energetic and exciting campus environment, offering distinctive programs that support, guide, challenge and inspire our students.
Clubs and Organizations at Lehigh
200+
student organizations
student organizations
Community Service Hours
65K+
community service hours
community service hours
Intramural Contests
681
intramural contests
intramural contests
Arts Events on Campus
290+
programs at Lehigh University Art Galleries
programs at Lehigh University Art Galleries
Sports at Lehigh
26
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women
Percent of Undergrads from Underrepresented Background
30%
of Lehigh’s undergraduate students are of an underrepresented background
of Lehigh’s undergraduate students are of an underrepresented background
Our Campus
Founded in 1865 by industrial pioneer, entrepreneur and philanthropist Asa Packer, Lehigh offers a “friendly community-oriented atmosphere on a hilly campus that is beyond beautiful,” according to The Princeton Review. Along with our main Asa Packer campus, we also offer academic, research and athletic programming on our Mountaintop and Goodman campuses.
Number of Campuses
3
campuses
campuses
Acres of Campus
1,600
acres on three contiguous campuses
acres on three contiguous campuses
Stairs on Asa Packer Campus
2,500+
stairs across the Asa Packer campus
stairs across the Asa Packer campus
Percentage of Undergrads Living on Campus
of undergraduate students live on campus—in either residence halls, Greek houses or one of 22 specialty housing options
Bethlehem
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a vibrant and historic community located in the Lehigh Valley, just a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia. Learn more about Bethlehem >
Population of Lehigh Valley
820K
Lehigh Valley residents
Lehigh Valley residents
Restaurants in Bethlehem
80+
downtown Bethlehem restaurants
downtown Bethlehem restaurants
Bethlehem Festivals
20+
annual festivals
annual festivals
Average Temperatures
Average Temperatures
| Day | Hi/Low |
|---|---|
| First day of fall semester (September) | 80℉/63℉ (27C/17C) |
| During Spirit Week (November) | 51℉/36℉ (11C/2C) |
| First day of spring semester (January) | 37℉/23℉ (3C/-5C) |
| Commencement Day (May) | 74℉/54℉ (23C/12C) |
Data is updated continuously throughout the year as new information becomes available