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Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA·Private·~26% acceptance

Lehigh University is a private university in Bethlehem, PA. It admits about 26% of applicants. Students pay an average net price of about $36,931 per year after financial aid. About 89% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $105,584 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$36,931/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $80,856
Aid cuts ~$43,925/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
RD
Jan 1

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Admissions
GPA range3.51–4
SAT (middle 50%)1370–1500
ACT (middle 50%)31–34
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
89%
graduation rate
94%
freshman retention
$88,810
median earnings, 6yr
$105,584
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Lehigh University's acceptance rate?
Lehigh University admits about 26% of applicants.
How much does Lehigh University cost?
At Lehigh University, the average net price after aid is about $36,931 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $80,856 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lehigh University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1370–1500 on the SAT and 31–34 on the ACT.
What are Lehigh University's application deadlines?
Lehigh University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Regular Decision around Jan 1. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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