Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private Nonprofit University · 7,692 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
25.9%
Applications
20,396
Enrolled
1,501
Yield Rate
28.4%
SAT Average
1440
ACT Midpoint
32
Test Policy
Recommended
Application Fee
$75

Freshman Class Profile

Top 10% of HS Class
60.0%
Top 25% of HS Class
86.8%
Top 50% of HS Class
98.3%

Application Deadlines

  • Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 5
  • Early Decision II (binding): January 1 · notification February 5
  • Regular Decision: January 1 · notification March 20

Admission Factors

Very Important
Rigor of Curriculum, Academic GPA
Important
Standardized Tests, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work, Level of Interest
Considered
Class Rank, Interview, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, State Residency, Work Experience

Waitlist

Offered Spot
4,083
Accepted Spot
1,988
Admitted from Waitlist
80
Waitlist Conversion Rate
2.0%

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$64,980
Out-of-State Tuition
$64,980
Average Net Price
$36,931

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$15,440
Family Income $30k–$48k
$19,398
Family Income $48k–$75k
$19,495
Family Income $75k–$110k
$30,179
Family Income Over $110k
$50,046

Financial Aid

% Receiving Pell Grants
18.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
80.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
88.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
93.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates
24.8%
Major Concentration
Specialized
Annual Degree Completions
2,532

Top Fields of Study

  • Business & Management: 345 graduates/year
  • Engineering: 305 graduates/year
  • Computer & Information Sciences: 180 graduates/year
  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 95 graduates/year
  • Social Sciences: 67 graduates/year
  • Psychology: 51 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
0.87
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
13.1% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
40th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.9 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.