Student Profile
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Number of Undergraduate Students
5,986
undergraduate students
undergraduate students
Undergraduates pursue rigorous academics while contributing to a lively campus community.
Number of Graduate Students
1,923
graduate students
graduate students
Graduate students advance research, innovation and professional expertise across disciplines.
Real-world experience
88%
real-world experience
real-world experience
The majority of Lehigh students complete at least one internship or experiential learning opportunity before they graduate.
Extracurricular Participation
94%
extracurricular participation
extracurricular participation
94% of Lehigh undergraduate students participate in an extracurricular activity.
Clubs and Organizations at Lehigh
With more than 200 student organizations, campus life at Lehigh is exactly what you make it. Dive into an existing community, or build your own club from scratch if you don’t find the perfect fit. Far from just extracurriculars, these groups are the vibrant heartbeat of our campus—the ultimate space to chase your passions, lead with confidence, and find your people. Explore clubs and organizations.
Student Body
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% |
Home States and Countries
Top Home States Table
| Top Home States |
|---|
| Pennsylvania |
| New Jersey |
| New York |
| California |
| Massachusetts |
Top Home Countries Table
| Top Home Countries |
|---|
| USA |
| China |
| India |
| Vietnam |
| Iran |
Admissions Statistics
While higher education faces shifting landscapes nationwide, Lehigh is experiencing unprecedented growth. Year after year, we are welcoming historically large, diverse, and competitive applicant pools from across the globe. Learn more about Admissions at Lehigh
Applicants
20,396
applicants
applicants
Thousands of students from around the world apply each year to join Lehigh's community of Future Makers.
Retention Rate
94%
retention rate
retention rate
Students return year after year, reflecting strong academic engagement and campus satisfaction.
Early Decision Applicants
<50%
Early Decision (ED) applicants
Early Decision (ED) applicants
More than half of the admitted class comes from early decision applicants.
SAT and ACT Ranges
SAT & ACT Ranges
| 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 and financial aid at Lehigh.
Tuition
$69,420
tuition for the '26-'27 academic year
tuition for the '26-'27 academic year
An investment in a world-class education, supported by extensive financial aid opportunities.
Room and Board
$19,230
typical room and board
typical room and board
Students enjoy housing, dining and campus amenities designed to support academic success.
Grants and Scholarships
$175M
available in grants and scholarships
available in grants and scholarships
Need-based aid and scholarships help make a Lehigh education accessible to talented students.
After Graduation
From your first day on campus, we partner with you to build a career with lasting impact. Through purposeful exploration and hands-on learning, you’ll develop the grit and critical thinking skills employers are looking for. Our team at the Center for Career and Professional Development works right alongside you, offering personal coaching, deep alumni networks and real-world placement resources. The proof is in our outcomes: Lehigh graduates leave here ready to solve tough problems and lead in industries worldwide. See where a Lehigh education can take you.
Lehigh Alumni Network
89K
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
A global network of Lehigh graduates provides lifelong connections, mentorship and opportunities.
Graduate Starting Salary
$77K
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
average starting salary of 2025 graduates
Lehigh graduates launch successful careers with strong earning potential across industries.
Unique Employers Hiring Graduates
577
unique employers hired Lehigh students
unique employers hired Lehigh students
Hundreds of organizations recruit and hire Lehigh students each year.
Experiential learning participation
88%
experiential learning participation
experiential learning participation
Most of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity.
Skills to be successful in careers
97%
career readiness
career readiness
The vast majority of respondents reported that their experiences at Lehigh helped develop the skills to be successful in their careers.
Plans After Graduation
89%
career alignment
career alignment
89% of respondents agree that their plans after graduation reflect their current career goals.
Graduating Class Outcomes
92%
successful outcomes
successful outcomes
92% of the Class of 2025 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Student Outcomes
Graduating Class Outcomes
| Outcomes | Percent |
|---|---|
| Employed | 64% |
| Continuing Education | 24% |
| Other* | 4% |
| Seeking | 8% |
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
Students explore diverse academic interests through an expansive curriculum.
Average Class Size
28
average class size
average class size
Small classes encourage discussion, collaboration and personalized learning.
Students in an interdisciplinary intercollege program
10%
students in an interdisciplinary intercollege program
students in an interdisciplinary intercollege program
Students combine disciplines and learn across colleges to tackle complex challenges from multiple perspectives.
Undergraduate Degree Programs and Majors
124
undergraduate degree programs and majors
undergraduate degree programs and majors
A broad range of academic options empowers students to follow their passions.
Research-based Graduate Programs
80+
graduate-level programs
graduate-level programs
Research-based Ph.D. programs and professional master’s degrees prepare students for leadership, research and professional growth.
Intercollege Interdisciplinary Programs
4
intercollege interdisciplinary programs
intercollege interdisciplinary programs
Intercollege interdisciplinary programs are integrated degree programs crossing disciplines and fields to customize your education.
Lehigh’s Colleges
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).
Lehigh Population by College
| College | Undergraduate Population | Graduate Population | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Arts and Sciences | 38% | 18% | ||
| College of Business | 23% | 14% | ||
| College of Education | N/A (this is a graduate college) | 26% | ||
| College of Health | 3% | 3% | ||
| P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science | 24% | 39% | ||
| Intercollegiate programs Inter-college Interdisciplinary Programs | 11% | 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
Dedicated scholars and mentors guide students through transformative educational experiences.
Increase in Federal Research Funding
38%
increase in federal research funding
increase in federal research funding
Growing support fuels groundbreaking discoveries and expands research opportunities.
Faculty Holding Terminal Degrees
93%
terminal degrees
terminal degrees
Most faculty hold the highest degree available in their field, bringing deep expertise to campus.
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
Students from around the world bring diverse perspectives to Lehigh's campus community.
Alumni Living Overseas
2,626
alumni living overseas
alumni living overseas
Lehigh’s global alumni network spans six continents and countless industries.
NGO Ranking - Abridged
6th
university recognized as a UN NGO
university recognized as a UN NGO
Lehigh maintains a longstanding commitment to global engagement and international impact.
Iacocca International Internships
100+
Iacocca International Internships
Iacocca International Internships
Fully funded internships provide immersive international experiences across dozens of countries.
Study Abroad Programs
250+
study abroad programs
study abroad programs
Students can study, research and learn in any of 60 countries around the globe.
Faculty with an International Degree
29%
internationally educated faculty
internationally educated faculty
29% of Lehigh professors hold a degree from an international college or university.
Students with International Experience
40%
experience learning internationally
experience learning internationally
40% 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
Students connect through shared interests in 150+ clubs, 41 intramural sports and 22 fraternities and sororities.
Community Service Hours
65K+
community service hours
community service hours
The Lehigh community makes a meaningful impact through volunteerism and civic engagement every year.
Intramural Contests
681
intramural contests
intramural contests
Almost 3,000 students yearly stay active and connected through a wide range of recreational sports.
Substance-free events
100+
substance-free events
substance-free events
Lehigh After Dark works to expand social options for students on weekend nights.
Arts Events on Campus
290+
programs at Lehigh University Art Galleries
programs at Lehigh University Art Galleries
Each year, the Lehigh University Art Galleries offer nearly 300 creative programs for students to access for free.
Local Student Spending
$28.3M
in local student spending
in local student spending
Each year, Lehigh students enjoy the goods and services of Bethlehem businesses, boosting the local economy and supporting the community.
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.
Acres of Campus
1,600
acres on three contiguous campuses
acres on three contiguous campuses
Lehigh's expansive campus provides space for learning, living, recreation and connection.
Science Lab Facilities
#1
science lab facilities
science lab facilities
The Princeton Review ranked Lehigh 1st in the U.S. for “Best Science Lab Facilities.”
Undergraduate Student Living on Campus
65%
students live on campus
students live on campus
Undergraduates live in residence halls, specialty housing or Greek communities.
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. Seasonal weather brings a different beauty to each quarter. An academic year at Lehigh begins with average highs of 80° F, cooling to 51° – 37° in November and January and finishes in May with an average of 74° F. Learn more about Bethlehem
Population of Lehigh Valley
820K
Lehigh Valley residents
Lehigh Valley residents
Students benefit from opportunities in one of Pennsylvania's fastest-growing regions.
Restaurants in Bethlehem
80+
downtown Bethlehem restaurants
downtown Bethlehem restaurants
Bethlehem offers a vibrant dining scene just steps from campus.
Bethlehem Festivals
20+
annual festivals
annual festivals
The city hosts celebrated arts, music and cultural events throughout the year.
Institutional Recognition
Lehigh University is a premier destination to live, work, and learn, perfectly blending a picturesque, historic campus with a high-octane environment for personal and professional growth.
Best Colleges in the US
#29
best college in the US
best college in the US
Based on Student Outcomes, Learning Environment and Diversity. (Wall Street Journal)
HEED Recipient
6
consecutive years voted HEED recipient
consecutive years voted HEED recipient
Proudly recognized for Higher Education Excellence in Diversity for 6 consecutive years. (Insight into Academia)
R1 Classified Schools in PA
1 of 7
R1 classified schools in Pennsylvania
R1 classified schools in Pennsylvania
Lehigh is a high volume research institution with R1 classification by Carnegie.