Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA · private nonprofit · 5,898 undergraduates
Lehigh University is a private nonprofit university in Bethlehem, PA with selective admissions, admitting about 26% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.
Acceptance rate
26%
SAT (middle 50%)
1370–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
31–34
Avg net price
$36,931/yr
sticker $80,856
Graduation rate
88%
within 6 years
Undergraduates
5,898
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What is Lehigh University's acceptance rate?
Lehigh University has an acceptance rate of about 26%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.
What SAT score do you need for Lehigh University?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Lehigh University scored between 1370–1500 on the SAT (ACT 31–34).
How much does Lehigh University cost?
Families pay an average net price of about $36,931 per year at Lehigh University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $80,856.
What is the graduation rate at Lehigh University?
About 88% of students at Lehigh University graduate within six years.
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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.