At a glance
Average net price
$36,931
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.9%
Admission rate
26%
Undergrad size
5,898
In-state tuition
$64,980
Out-of-state tuition
$64,980
Cost of attendance
$80,856
Median earnings (10y)
$105,584
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,440
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 93.7%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (46%), business (27%), humanities & arts (13%).
- STEM46%
- Health4%
- Business27%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences10%
- Business27.3%~1,608 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering21.9%~1,293 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science11.8%~694 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~472 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~387 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences4.7%~277 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.5%~268 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~217 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~127 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~102 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~98 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~85 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Architecture1.1%~68 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English0.7%~38 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.6%~34 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~34 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 390 | $71,409 | $23,250 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 285 | $80,252 | $23,854 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 152 | $68,497 | $24,950 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 126 | — | $21,160 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 112 | $56,022 | $20,534 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 111 | $71,520 | $23,179 |
| Business/Managerial Economics. | Bachelor's | 103 | $61,418 | $23,240 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 98 | $122,676 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 96 | $37,096 | $23,128 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 88 | $61,798 | $26,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 87 | — | $21,150 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 85 | $70,490 | $24,019 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 81 | $67,293 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 80 | $64,444 | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor's | 79 | $72,069 | $23,834 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 73 | $67,220 | $27,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 67 | — | $21,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | $63,311 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master's | 58 | $62,087 | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 55 | — | — |
| Data Analytics. | Undergraduate certificate | 52 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 51 | — | $24,960 |
| Journalism. | Bachelor's | 49 | — | $19,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor's | 49 | $72,247 | $24,625 |
| Data Analytics. | Master's | 48 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $20,710 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $22,863 |
| Computer Science. | Master's | 42 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Master's | 41 | $78,434 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 40 | $50,817 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 38 | $59,794 | $20,500 |
| Architecture. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Education, Other. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 35 | $74,161 | $22,754 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Master's | 35 | $60,920 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 34 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design. | Master's | 33 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 33 | $37,506 | — |
| Industrial Engineering. | Master's | 33 | $78,843 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a large institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 5,898 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Computer science.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lehigh University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $36,931 per year, which is premium-priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $64,980 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $80,856 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.9%, a strong completion outcome. 93.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $105,584 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lehigh University confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Computer science. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (46% of credentials), business (27% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lehigh University accepts 26% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,440. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (city), Lehigh University draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lehigh University
Q.How much does Lehigh University cost?
The average net price at Lehigh University is $36,931 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $80,856.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lehigh University?
Lehigh University has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lehigh University?
Lehigh University admits 26% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Lehigh University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lehigh University graduate earns $105,584 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lehigh University?
Published tuition is $64,980 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lehigh University located?
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18015).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lehigh University at their official website.