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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PAPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Selective • 26% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Lehigh University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Bethlehem, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 26%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
5.9K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
26% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading680 - 730
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math690 - 770
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 34
1typical 50% range36
26%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing27% of degrees
Engineering22% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Health Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $153,638
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,691
Earnings 5yr: $129,863
Debt: $23,854
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $127,210
Earnings 5yr: $134,072
Debt: $23,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,874
Earnings 5yr: $118,286
Debt: $23,179
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $121,498
Earnings 5yr: $121,172
Debt: $23,834
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,033
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,999
Earnings 5yr: $120,356
Debt: $24,019
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,214
Earnings 5yr: $113,884
Debt: $24,625
Business/Managerial Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,630
Earnings 5yr: $110,208
Debt: $23,240
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,503
Earnings 5yr: $99,040
Debt: $22,754
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,079
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,767
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,260
Earnings 5yr: $103,136
Debt: $26,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,720
Earnings 5yr: $107,647
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,481
Earnings 5yr: $102,043
Debt: $20,500
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,320
Earnings 5yr: $105,601
Debt: $20,534
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,904
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,324
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,618
Earnings 5yr: $101,225
Debt: $24,950
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,139
Earnings 5yr: $89,920
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,856
Earnings 5yr: $90,786
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$36,931
In-State Tuition$64,980
Out-of-State Tuition$64,980
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
18%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
88%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$88,810
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$105,584
Completion Signals
88%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
94%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
52%
Men48%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
17%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$117,290
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