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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015

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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.

Established
1865
Motto
Homo minister et interpres naturae
Mascot
Clutch the Mountain Hawk
Type
Private research university
Conference
Patriot League
Division
Division I

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29%Acceptance
1432SAT Avg
5,803Students
10:1Student:Faculty
89%Grad Rate
$105,584Earnings 10yr
$33,549Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lehigh University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate29.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1432

Reading & WritingMid: 688
670730
MathMid: 720
680760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3133

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

29.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1432

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,180
Room & Board$16,470
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$77,515
Average Net Price$33,549
Median Debt at Graduation$21,960
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,440
$30–48K$19,398
$48–75K$19,495
$75–110K$30,179
$110K+$50,046

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,549

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (178)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,803
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
18%

Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Black 5%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 11%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate89.2%
Freshman Retention92.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$88,810
8 Years$97,731
10 Years$105,584

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$82,300
Men
$102,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#46
Wall Street Journal
#70
Washington Monthly
#29

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from PA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
47 mi(81 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
72 mi(125 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
243 mi(421 min)

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