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Lehigh University
lehigh.edu
Bethlehem, PA
Private | Doctoral University | Religious Affiliation: None
5,911 Undergraduates | 7,692 Total Enrollment | Student Faculty Ratio: 10:1
ATHLETICS
Mascot: Mountain Hawks | NCAA Division I | Patriot League
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Tuition: $63,930.00 | Out-of-State: $63,930.00
Total Cost: $84,700.00 | Out-of-State: $84,700.00
Average Net Price: $34,154.00
Average Financial Aid: $47,917.00
ADMISSIONS INFORMATION
Applicants: 20,396 | Percent Accepted: 25.93%
INCOMING FRESHMAN PROFILE
SAT 25th Percentile: 1370 | Median: 1440 | 75th Percentile: 1500
% Submitting SAT: 29.65%
ACT 25th Percentile: 31 | Median: 32 | 75th Percentile: 34
% Submitting ACT: 9.13%
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Application Portal: Common App
Early Action Deadline: N/A
Early Action II Deadline: N/A
Priority Deadline: N/A
Early Decision Deadline: November 1
Early Decision II Deadline: January 1
Regular Decision Deadline: January 1
Test Optional
Recommendations:
1 Teacher Evaluation
Supplemental Essays:
How did you first learn about Lehigh University and what motivated you to apply?
At Lehigh, we believe in pausing to celebrate the good—meaningful moments that bring joy, pride or motivation.
What’s something great happening in your life right now?
It could be an accomplishment, a personal win (big or small) or something you’re genuinely excited about. If it matters to you, we’d love to hear about it.
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Commentary
Lehigh University puts some positivity into their Supplemental Essays, which is always nice to see.