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The campus of Lehigh is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Lehigh include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lehigh is known for its programs in mathematics, science, engineering, and computer science and engineering.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Lehigh is challenging; it only admitted 41% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 600. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 640 and 720. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Lehigh has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, Lehigh had 6,748 students enrolled (6,034 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Lehigh offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Patriot League.
More complete details are provided below.
Lehigh University
27 Memorial Dr W
Bethlehem, PA 18015
General Phone: (610) 758-3000
Admissions Phone: (610) 758-3100
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 758-3181
http://www.lehigh.edu
Lehigh awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 368 | finance, accounting, marketing, managerial economics, business management, logistics, management science, sales and marketing, ... |
| Engineering | 357 | mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, environmental engineering, plastics engineering, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 175 | political science, English, international relations, sociology, social services, Spanish language, American studies, urban studies, ... |
| Science | 147 | biopsychology, molecular biology, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, geological and earth sciences, science and society, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 118 | computer science, computer engineering, information science, computer support |
| Therapy And Counseling | 99 | psychology, school psychology, counseling psychology, cognitive science |
| Education And Teaching | 99 | educational administration, special ed, elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, education courses, school counseling, student counseling, curriculum and instruction, ... |
| Mathematics | 28 | mathematics, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Media | 28 | journalism, communication and journalism |
| Architecture And Planning | 25 | architecture |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 12 | philosophy, religion |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 9 | environmental science |
| Medicine | 6 | pre-med, pre-dentistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Design | 3 | design and visual communication, design and applied arts |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technician |
Number of programs and degrees for Lehigh in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,041 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 378 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree | 75 | 32 |
In 2005, Lehigh had a total enrollment of 6,748 students (6,034 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 28% |
| Pennsylvania | 27% |
| New York | 14% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
Lehigh offers campus housing for 2,421 of its 6,034 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,501 | 4,340 | 41% | 1,223 | 28% |
| Men | 6,130 | 2,520 | 41% | 711 | 28% |
| Women | 4,371 | 1,820 | 42% | 512 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 600 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 640 | 720 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 98% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 758-3100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,420 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,420 |
| Room and board | $ 8,560 |
| Room charge | $ 4,890 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,670 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,210 |
Financial Aid:
Lehigh participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 758-3181
Lehigh has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 248 | 53 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 59 | 41 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 17 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 181 | $108,199 | 28 | $87,879 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 73 | $76,167 | 29 | $67,600 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 53 | $72,498 | 37 | $66,203 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 17 | $61,185 | 14 | $43,193 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 324 | $92,675 | 108 | $69,215 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 140 | 70 | 210 |
| Football | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| Basketball | 8 | 14 | 22 |
| Track | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 43 | 41 | 84 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DESIGN
Design and Applied Arts, Other
Design and Visual Communications, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
ENGINEERING
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering, Other
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Polymer/Plastics Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Asian Studies/Civilization
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, Other
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Cognitive Science
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lehigh Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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