Bethlehem, PA | lehigh.edu

Lehigh is a premier private residential research university located in Bethlehem, PA with close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia. 75% of students live on campus, allowing research and discovery to happen almost anywhere. Undergraduate students choose from over 100 majors in four undergraduate colleges (College of Arts & Sciences, College of Health, College of Business & Economics, & the PC Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science). There are opportunities for internships, co-ops, and research in a dynamic, interdisciplinary educational environment. Unique programs include Computer Science and Business (CSB), Integrated Degree in Business and Engineering (IBE), and Integrated Degree in Engineering and Arts and Sciences (IDEAS), in addition to the flexibility to combine majors and minors across colleges or pursue 4+1 programs. Lehigh supports a vibrant campus life offering 250 clubs and organizations, 25 Division I sports, and plenty of school spirit with the most played football rivalry in the nation.

Representatives

Morgan Volkart She/Her/Hers
Associate Vice Provost, Western Region and International Recruitment
(650) 581-1908 mbv2@lehigh.edu

Caitlin James
She/Her/Hers
Regional Assistant Director, Southern California
Cmj323@lehigh.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Urban

Closest Airport (Distance)
ABE (6 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
5,811 / 7,590

Average Class Size
26

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
10:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
74% / 30% / 8%

Athletics Division
Division I

Athletics League
Patriot League

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
31 - 34 / 1395-1520

Average GPA
No Answer

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: Either
Scholarships: Either

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
20,396/ 5,298 (26%)

Deposits
1,534

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision I: Nov 1
Early Decision II: Jan 1
Regular Decision: Jan 1

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: April 1
Spring: Nov 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
No Answer

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
No Answer

Link to Scholarship Info
www1.lehigh.edu/admissions/merit-scholarships

Points of Pride

1. Lehigh’s Western Regional Office and Lehigh@ NasdaqCenter in San Francisco serve to foster entrepreneurial thinking across all disciplines through courses, fully funded internships, and immersive learning experiences.

2. Fully funded international internships in the summer and our partnership with the United Nations expose students across all disciplines to a real-life global perspective.

3. The Mountain Top Experience provides funding, resources, and massive maker spaces for students to bring their ideas to life through collaborative interdisciplinary teams.