Lehigh University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Lehigh University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

37%

Admission Difficulty for Lehigh University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		High

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lehigh is 37%. Its admission rate is the 12th lowest in Pennsylvania and the 147th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lehigh and can you get accepted?

Lehigh is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 5,607 out of the 15,163 who applied were admitted.

Lehigh University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.81. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top ten percent of their high school class or better. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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37% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lehigh University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.81 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1420 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 10% of your high school class

Lehigh GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.81*

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Lehigh University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lehigh are to have around a 3.81 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Lehigh will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lehigh is 3.81 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #9 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lehigh is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.81 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Lehigh SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lehigh University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 37% of students submitted SAT scores and 13% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1340-1490

Applicants Submitting SAT

37%

SAT Scores for Lehigh University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	660
Math 25th Percentile	680
Composite 25th Percentile	1340

SAT Scores for Lehigh University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	720
Math 75th Percentile	770
Composite 75th Percentile	1490
Average SAT Score	1420

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lehigh University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lehigh is 1420 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1340-1490. Students who get into Lehigh University score in the top 9 percent of all SAT test takers.. Lehigh ranks #6 in the state of Pennsylvania and #85 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1420 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lehigh regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1340 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1340, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1260, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lehigh University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1420 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1415, you have around a 37% chance of being admitted. A 1490 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 53% chance of getting in.

Lehigh University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1490 and Above	Good	>53%
1415 to 1490	Avg +	37%-53%
1340 to 1415	Avg -	24%-37%
1265 to 1340	Reach	14%-24%
Less than 1265	Low	<14%

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Lehigh ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

30-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

13%

ACT Scores for Lehigh University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	30
Math 25th Percentile	28
Composite 25th Percentile	30

ACT Scores for Lehigh University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	33
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Lehigh?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Lehigh is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 33. The school ranks #10 in Pennsylvania and #106 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

13 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lehigh University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lehigh University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Lehigh for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 37% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 58% with a 33 ACT score.

Lehigh University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>58%
31 to 33	Avg +	37%-58%
30 to 31	Avg -	28%-37%
29 to 30	Reach	20%-28%
Less than 29	Low	<20%

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High School Class Rank

66% of Lehigh University freshman are in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class. For your application to be competitive, you need to graduate at the top of your class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lehigh University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	66%
Top 25% of class	89%
Top 50% of class	98%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Lehigh University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,419	7,744	15,163
Accepted	2,894	2,713	5,607
Acceptance Rate	39%	35%	37%
Enrolled	707	804	1,511
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	30%	27%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 54 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lehigh University is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lehigh University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lehigh University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lehigh University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Lehigh is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.81 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1420 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1490 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.