Stories from students at Lehigh University
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateLehigh University is located in Small City of Bethlehem, PA, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Early DecisionFall 2025
- Early Decision IIFall 2025
- Regular DecisionFall 2025
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: Not required for admission, but considered for some
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Math
ACT
Composite
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
Class rank | ✓ | |||
Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
Application essay | ✓ | |||
Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
---|---|---|---|---|
Interview | ✓ | |||
Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
First generation | ✓ | |||
Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
State residency | ✓ | |||
Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
Work experience | ✓ | |||
Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Supplemental Essays
What makes the Integrated Degree in Engineering, Arts & Sciences (IDEAS) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?
What makes the Integrated Business & Health (IBH) Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?
How did you first learn about Lehigh University and what motivated you to apply?
What makes the Integrated Business & Engineering (IBE) Honors Program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?
Intended College or Program
Preferred Academic Major (First Choice)
Preferred Academic Major (Second Choice)
Preferred Academic Major (Third Choice)
Lehigh offers a variety of 4+1 programs—accelerated programs that allow students to combine their undergraduate degree studies with graduate-level courses to earn both their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in 5 years.
If you wish to be considered for admission to one of our 4+1 undergraduate/graduate programs, please indicate which is your top choice.
If not selected for the program above, please consider me for:
How will the unique combination of college, program, major and/or 4+1 program that you selected above allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?
Our 10-year strategic plan, Inspiring the Future Makers, outlines three goals that articulate a vision for how we innovate, make an impact and do that work together—because together, we do better work.
Reflect on how your personal background—be it academic, cultural, extracurricular, family, gender, racial, religious, or another aspect—will contribute to Lehigh's aim to make it new, make a difference, (and/or) make it together.
How will the 5-year dual degree Arts-Engineering program, which requires a major in both the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering, allow you to achieve your educational or professional goals?
What makes the Computer Science and Business (CSB) program the best fit for your academic and/or professional goals?
Costs & Aid
Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
---|---|
Undergraduate tuition and fees | $62 180 |
Books and supplies | $1 000 |
On-campus housing | $16 470 |
On-campus other expenses | $1 500 |
Total | $81 150 |