Lehigh
Lehigh University · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · Private
Lehigh admitted 29% of 19,342 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1380–1480 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 89% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Lehigh
Enter a score to see whether Lehigh is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (29%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 47% (966 of 2,040), compared with 29% for all applicants.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
4,083 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 1,988 took it, and 80 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Lehigh rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Showing interest
Considered
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
Not considered
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $81,150 a year. After grants, students paid $33,289 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
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