Lehigh University
Location: Bethlehem, PA (suburban, large town)
Size: 5,451 students
Avg percent need-met: 97%
Acceptance rate: 46%
Middle 50% ACT: 30-34 **Test Optional through 2023-24 application cycle**
Middle 50% SAT: 1340-1460 **Test Optional through 2023-24 application cycle**
Lehigh boasts incredible business and engineering schools and will definitely set you up for success. With abundant research opportunities comes difficult coursework, but it’s worth it. Professors are intelligent and accessible, and their cross-disciplinary programs are not to be missed. Students are very hard working, respectful, and tend to be affluent. Outside of academics, there is a big Greek presence.
Popular majors / known for: Finance, Computer Science, Engineering
Academic approach: Research university
Campus tradition: As part of the spirit week leading up to the Lehigh-Lafayette football game, students decorate and race beds through campus!
Check out campus photos here!
Similarity to University of Pennsylvania
Similar to UPenn, Lehigh has a world renowned business school with a liberal arts feel
Application Details
RD deadline: January 1st
Early Action deadline: None
Supplemental essays: Yes
Application fee: $70
On Common App: Yes
CSS profile: Required, due February 1st
Interviews: Considered
School also featured in: LGBTQIA+ Affirming