Lehigh University Online

Highlights

Once the richest university in the country, in 1879.
Origin place of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.
The Lehigh Mountain Hawks compete in 25 different NCAA Division I sports.

Overview

Lehigh University, a private not-for-profit university founded in 1865, enrolls about 7,000 students in a full array of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, with a variety of graduate and non-degree options available online. The university consists of four colleges: the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business and Economics, and the College of Education. Due to its endowment from Asa Packer, Lehigh was the wealthiest university in the US in 1879. Though founded on spiritual principles, Lehigh does not hold any religious affiliation.

Accreditation, Tuition & Admissions

Accreditation and Approvals

Lehigh University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE).

Tuition

Undergraduate and graduate tuition based on the program.

Admissions

Lehigh University's admission prerequisites and application requirements vary by program.

Freshman applicants must submit ACT/SAT scores and official transcripts.

Transfer applicants must also submit official college transcripts.

International students also must submit proof of English language proficiency.

Graduate admissions requirements vary based on program.

Other Statistics

Student population: About 7,000
Student-to-faculty ratio: 9 to 1
Percentage receiving grant or scholarship aid: 67%
Out-of-State Undergraduates: 74%
Founded: 1865

School Profile

Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Full-Time Freshman Retention Rate: 95%
Required Standardized Test(s): SAT or ACT
Public/Private: Private Nonprofit
Acceptance Rate: 26%
Graduation Rate: 89%
Cost Per Credit (In-State/Out-of-State):
- Undergraduate: varies based on program.
- Graduate: varies based on program.
Athletics: NCAA Division I
Mascot: Mountain Hawks
Colors: Brown and White
Address: 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA, 18015, USA
Phone Number: 610-758-3000