Undergraduate Admissions

Built for Tomorrow’s Challenges

At Lehigh, we believe that with every challenge comes opportunity, and the chance to show the world our tenacious drive and collaborative spirit. Together, we can tackle some of the biggest issues facing our planet, bettering ourselves—and the world—along the way. 

Find Your Place

Lehigh’s ideal size—large enough to offer world-class faculty and rigorous academics, but small enough to allow for close mentorship and hands-on research—allows students to collaborate in and out of the classroom, while preparing them for future success. View university statistics, and view the stats and facts on Lehigh’s Class of 2028—one of our most impressive classes yet.

Number of Undergraduate Students

5,911

undergraduate students

Student to Faculty Ratio

10:1

student-to-faculty ratio

Graduating Class Outcomes

95%

of the Class of 2023 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation

Graduate Starting Salary

$76K

average starting salary of 2023 graduates

Grants and Scholarships

$145M

in grants and scholarships

Extracurricular Participation

91%

of Lehigh undergraduate students participate in an extracurricular activity

On-Campus & Virtual Visit Opportunities

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Visits & Campus Tours

Visit us virtually or in-person and see if Lehigh’s beautiful campus and thriving community is the place for you to call home—for the next four years and beyond.

Ceiling of Alumni Memorial atrium

Virtual Tour

Follow along on an undergraduate admissions tour to experience our beautiful campus, and learn about life at Lehigh along the way.

University Center in fall

Maps & Directions

Located a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia, Lehigh is easily reached via road and air. Plan your trip to campus here.

Discover Your Future at Lehigh

Admission Statistics

Lehigh’s Class of 2028 is one of the most talented classes to ever be admitted to the University, as well as one of the most diverse classes we have welcomed to campus.

Tuition & 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. Explore our types of aid and utilize the Net Price Calculator to estimate your financial need.

Find Your Counselor

Identify the Admissions counselor for your region, and reach out to show your interest and learn more about Lehigh.

Meet Our Students

Lehigh students come from across the globe and across the world, and are dynamic, innovative and collaborative. Meet our amazing students!

View Student Profiles >

Success After Graduation

Lehigh takes pride in providing great value for your investment—in the form of academic and research opportunities, faculty mentorship and real world collaborative experiences that prepare our students for success. Learn where the Class of 2023 landed after graduation—and discover where Lehigh can take you.

Graduating Class Outcomes

95%

of the Class of 2023 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation

Internship Participation

91%

of our graduates completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity

Skills to be successful in careers

97%

of graduates reported that their experiences at Lehigh helped develop the skills to be successful in their careers

Lehigh University News

Student group makes 3-D printed prosthetics to help those in need.
Undergraduate students with a family income of less than $75,000 will receive a full tuition grant from Lehigh
The Lehigh wrestler is Hotel Bethlehem's first "community ambassador."

Experience Lehigh Through the Lens of Current Students

Our students come from across the globe and around the world, and are dynamic, innovative and collaborative. Hear directly from them to learn why they chose to call Lehigh “home.”

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Ask Me Anything

Hear directly from Lehigh students on topics ranging from academic experiences and campus life to study abroad adventures, research opportunities and career preparation.

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Our Campus Community

Journalism major Keilly Kirkpatrick, ‘24, interviews Lehigh students around campus.

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Why Lehigh?

Hear directly from current students about their majors, extracurriculars and unique Lehigh experiences.

Integrated Business and Health Program

This four-year inter-college interdisciplinary degree from the College of Business and College of Health uniquely prepares students to become leaders in the health industry. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the healthcare field is projected to grow 16% over the next decade adding about 2.6 million new jobs to the economy, the most of any other field.

Application Deadlines

Lehigh has two rounds of binding Early Decision, as well as Regular Decision and Transfer application opportunities. Take the next step to your future, apply now.

Early Decision I

Deadline: November 1

Decision Date: Mid December

Early Decision II

Deadline: January 1

Decision Date: Mid February

Regular Decision 

Deadline: January 1

Decision Date: Late March

7-Yr BA/DMD-Bio-Dental

Deadline: January 1

Decision Date: Early April

Transfer Student (Fall)

Deadline: April 1

Decision Date: Mid May

Transfer Student (Spring)

Deadline: November 1

Decision Date: Late December

Inspiring the Future Makers

The way forward is not yet defined. The future is ours for the making.

Learn more about the Lehigh University Strategic Plan >