Lehigh University

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bethlehem, PA
3.8 6 reviews

#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

7,692

Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Website lehigh.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#53

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Situated in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 minutes west of New York City and north of Philadelphia, Lehigh University occupies a hillside campus known for its Gothic-style stone buildings and integration with South Mountain. Founded in 1865 by industrialist Asa Packer, the university maintains strong ties to its engineering and technical heritage while offering comprehensive programs across four colleges, with particular strength in business, engineering, and applied science fields. The majority of undergraduates live on campus in residential facilities spread across three distinct areas: the historic Asa Packer campus, Mountaintop campus, and Goodman campus. As a member of the Patriot League, Lehigh's athletic program is particularly known for its wrestling team and its long-standing football rivalry with Lafayette College, which represents the most-played rivalry in college football history.

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Ratings

Lehigh is rated within the top 12% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lehigh University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#53
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#52
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#5
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#5
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#80
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#6

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1370/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/34

Acceptance Rate

25.9%

Applications Due Jan 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 28.4%
Application Fee $75

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$64,980

Costs for Lehigh University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$64,980
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,050
Room and Board		$17,220
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,500
Total One Year Cost		$85,750

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$89,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

87% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lehigh University are Business, Engineering, and Social Sciences. 34% of students major in Business, 24% in Engineering, and 9% in Social Sciences.