Lehigh University: Review & Facts

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Lehigh University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,070 students enrolled. This school was established in 1865 and is one of the 8 colleges and schools located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
109
Good
Lehigh University will give you the option to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Lehigh University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 109 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Accounting and Finance, Computer Science, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools and colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
91%
Good
The rate of student retention at Lehigh University is very high at 91% (well above Pennsylvania average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Lehigh University is very good: 88%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lehigh University is good - 9:1. Find out more information about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$55,300
High
Average tuition costs are extremely high - about $54,800 per year. The additional fees at Lehigh University beyond tuition are roughly $500; this comes to $55,300 a year.

Read the details about Lehigh University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
50%
Doable
According to government data, 12,389 applications were submitted and 6,138 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lehigh University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,700
High
Lehigh University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lehigh University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Lehigh University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,500 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- approximately $8,700 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Lehigh University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Lehigh University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lehigh University Location and Maps



Post Address: Lehigh University, 27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015, USA
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