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IPEDS ID: 213543
OPE ID: 00328900
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Lehigh University
27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18015
General information:  (610) 758-3000
Website:  www.lehigh.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  6,994 (4,876 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  13 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.lehigh.edu/admissions
Financial Aidwww3.lehigh.edu/admissions/adtuition.asp
Apply Onlinewww3.lehigh.edu/admissions/uadappl.asp
Mission Statement
  www.lehigh.edu/~inprv/university_mission_statement.html
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
4%
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$37,550$35,610$33,770
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$9,770$9,340$8,920
Other$1,220$1,010$1,010
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$49,540$46,960$44,700
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee plan
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Tuition payment planX
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$55,785,710
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant495
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 60% Did not receive aid: 40%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 51% Federal: 10% Pell: 10% Other Federal: 8% State/Local: 6% Institutional: 50%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $22,546 Federal: $3,498 Pell: $2,883 Other Federal: $882 State/Local: $3,257 Institutional: $21,526
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 44% Federal: 43% Non-federal: 11%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $6,709 Federal: $3,608 Non-federal: $12,371
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment6,994
Undergraduate enrollment4,876
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment52
Graduate enrollment2,118
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 99% Part-time: 1%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 58% Female: 42%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 6% Black or African American: 3% Hispanic/Latino: 5% White: 74% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 9% Non-resident alien: 3%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 100% 25 and over: 0% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 20% Out-of-state: 73% Foreign countries: 6% Unknown: 1%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 45% Part-time: 55%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $65
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants12,9417,4215,520
Percent admitted28%26%30%
Percent admitted who enrolled33%35%31%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,11593%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading590680
SAT Math640720
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 93%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 95 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 85% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 75% 6-year: 86% 8-year: 87%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 83% Female: 88%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 83% Black or African American: 73% (!)Hispanic/Latino: 74% White: 86% Race/ethnicity unknown: 83% Non-resident alien: 84%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctor
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Architecture and related services
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)39--
Category total39--
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African-American/Black Studies1--
American/United States Studies/Civilization35-
Asian Studies/Civilization3--
Russian Studies0--
Category total75-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry7-1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General3600
Ecology1--
Evolutionary Biology-12
Molecular Biology6164
Category total50177
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting9123-
Business Administration and Management, General-27-
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other-2-
Business/Commerce, General00-
Business/Managerial Economics3072
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies-4-
Finance, General11419-
International Business/Trade/Commerce-0-
Logistics and Materials Management1311-
Management Science, General018-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General515-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General-0-
Category total2991162
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other5--
Journalism36--
Category total41--
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other18--
Computer Science13126
Information Science/Studies136-
Category total44186
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-23-
Curriculum and Instruction--0
Education, General--0
Education, Other-221
Educational Leadership and Administration, General-462
Educational/Instructional Media Design--1
Elementary Education and Teaching-70
Reading Teacher Education--0
Secondary Education and Teaching-26-
Special Education and Teaching, General-211
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other-12-
Category total-1575
Engineering technologies/technicians
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other-0-
Category total-0-
Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering24--
Chemical Engineering36158
Civil Engineering, General4971
Computer Engineering, General1763
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering22238
Engineering Physics3--
Engineering, Other16-
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering464
Industrial Engineering2478
Materials Engineering1645
Mechanical Engineering84139
Polymer/Plastics Engineering-62
Structural Engineering161
Systems Engineering-3-
Category total28110249
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General3164
Category total3164
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General0--
French Language and Literature4--
German Language and Literature1--
Spanish Language and Literature5--
Category total10--
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Pharmacoeconomics/Pharmaceutical Economics (MS, PhD)-4-
Pre-Dentistry Studies2--
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies8--
Category total104-
History
History, General14140
History, Other0--
Category total14140
Mathematics and statistics
Applied Mathematics-01
Mathematics, General2212
Statistics, General22-
Category total2433
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biopsychology000
Cognitive Science2--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1--
Neuroscience1500
Science, Technology and Society2--
Category total2000
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science600
Environmental Studies3--
Category total900
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy4--
Religion/Religious Studies2--
Category total6--
Physical sciences
Astronomy0--
Astrophysics1--
Chemistry, General5313
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other693
Geology/Earth Science, General10-
Physics, General479
Category total174715
Psychology
Counseling Psychology--3
Psychology, General6851
School Psychology-33
Category total6887
Social sciences
Anthropology5--
International Relations and Affairs39--
Political Science and Government, General2713-
Social Sciences, General000
Sociology1212-
Urban Studies/Affairs2--
Category total85250
Visual and performing arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2--
Art/Art Studies, General3--
Design and Applied Arts, Other0--
Design and Visual Communications, General17--
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General9--
Music Theory and Composition1--
Music, General5--
Category total37--
Grand total1,09252298
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-AA MenWomen
All Track Combined7060
Baseball37–
Basketball1416
Field Hockey–24
Football104–
Golf1110
Lacrosse4626
Rowing–52
Soccer2625
Softball–18
Swimming and Diving2918
Tennis128
Volleyball–13
Wrestling38–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Higher Education(!)7/1/1921 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs12/3/1993 -  Accredited
School Psychology (SCPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs5/18/1999 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1990 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations797
Liquor law violations76161145
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations596
Liquor law violations388360
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible720
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery221
Aggravated assault002
Burglary246
Motor vehicle theft202
Arson002
  • 2007 - Line i - Fires set in wooded area of campus by an individual who was subsequently apprehended.
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible720
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault000
Burglary246
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson000
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$4,221
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,553
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate0.4%0.6%0.4%
Number in default385
Number in repayment7231,1711,144
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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