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University Statistics
Recognized among the nation's premier research universities, Lehigh offers a rigorous academic community for over 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.
7,263
average starting salary of 2021 graduates
$1.4B
Lehigh's endowment benefiting both the current generation and future generations of Lehigh students
25
NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports for men and women
40%
of Lehigh students have an international experience while at Lehigh, and 30% of those students participate in more than one abroad experience
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.
5,451
our student body is 54% male and 46% female
Lehigh does not currently collect gender identity data beyond these categories.
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
of Lehigh undergraduate students participate in an extracurricular activity
Clubs and Organizations at Lehigh
Admissions Stats
Lehigh's Class of 2025 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 of the middle 50% of admitted students (new SAT redesigned scale)
Test
ACT (not including writing score)
32-34
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, and The Princeton Review recently deemed us the #16 “Best Value College” in the country. Learn more about Tuition & Financial Aid at Lehigh >
$58,970
tuition for the '22-'23 academic year
$15,890
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 >
85K
graduates in the Lehigh alumni network
$66.5K
average starting salary of 2021 graduates
455
unique employers hired Lehigh graduates from the class of 2021
2,754
interviews with employers on campus
24K+
full-time positions and internships posted on Lehigh's Center for Career & Professional Development job board
3K+
alumni mentors are available for Lehigh students
97%
of the class of 2021 were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service
Outcomes
1%
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 >
2,300+
interdisciplinary programs spanning multiple colleges
111
undergraduate degree programs and majors
87
research-based Ph.D. programs and professional master’s degree and certificate programs
9:1
94%
of our students completed one or more internships or an experiential learning opportunity
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.
552
undergraduate students took part in research in 2019-20
95%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields
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.
79
countries represented in the undergraduate and graduate populations
2,626
number of alumni who live overseas, spanning six continents
6th
university in the world recognized as an NGO by the United Nations, with 56 United Nations–related programs every year
100+
fully funded Iacocca International Internships in about 32 countries every year
250
study abroad programs in 74 countries offered to Lehigh students
29%
Lehigh professors with a degree from an international college or university
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.
200+