Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Bethlehem, PA · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 5,898 |
| Acceptance rate | 29% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1340–1490 · 37% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1310–1460 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 30–33 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 89% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 10:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $80,856 |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 1, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Engineering, Computer science, Biology, Social sciences.
Lehigh campus map
On campus
Lehigh University Mountaintop Campus, Linderman Library, Lehigh University Asa Packer Campus, E.W. Fairchild-Martindale Library and Computing Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Cafe The Lodge, Jasmine Restaurant, LJ's Midnight Munchies, Merengue Latín Restaurant, Wendy's, McDonald's
- Coffee: Saxbys Coffee, Godfrey Daniels, Las Americas Bakery, Starbucks, Essentials Cafe, Panadería From Lino
- Nightlife: The Nest Bar & Grille, The Steel Pub Sports Bar and Grille, Pour Bar, The Wooden Match, Artisan Wine and Cheese Cellars
- Shops: Gifts & More, Better Buy Thrift Shop, Westgate Jewelers, The Outlets at Wind Creek, Famous Footwear, Kay Jewelers
- Museums and culture: Bethlehem Public Library South Side Branch, Basilio Huertas Senior Center, Rooney Senior Center, ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, Highmark Blue Shield Community Stage, Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
- Groceries: Pereira's, Oravec's Grocery, Ideal Food Basket, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Parham Park, Yosko Park, Yosko Pool, Tranquility Park, South Bethlehem Greenway, Lopes International Park