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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA · Private Nonprofit · 5,898 students

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$106k

Median earnings 10 years
after starting college

26%Acceptance Rate

88%Graduation Rate

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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)87.9%

Students who graduate within 6 years

Graduation Rate (4 years)79.7%

Students who graduate on time

First-Year Retention Rate93.7%

Students who return for sophomore year

First-Generation Students16.9%

Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1440

Average SAT Score

Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)

800 (min)1600 (max)

ACT Midpoint Score

Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing27.3%

Engineering21.9%

Computer Science11.8%

Biological Sciences8.0%

Social Sciences4.7%

Psychology4.5%

Health Sciences3.7%

Communications1.7%

Mathematics1.4%

History0.6%

Faculty & Resources

$15k

Average Faculty Salary/Year

$25k

Instructional Spend per Student

$1.9B

Total Endowment

Lehigh University — Academics

Lehigh University has a graduation rate of 87.9%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 93.7%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1440, and the ACT midpoint is 32. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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