Lehigh University
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Top graduate earnings — known for business
Lehigh University is a private institution in Bethlehem with particular strength in business and engineering. With an average SAT of 1432, the school attracts a competitive applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
89% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $105,584 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,549.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1432
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
45
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
93%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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