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Lehigh University

Lehigh is a private research university with especially strong business and engineering programs. The university spreads across more than 1,600 acres in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and gives students easy access to Philadelphia and New York City. Lehigh students can take their pick of over 100 degree programs, and most say they feel secure that they'll get jobs in their fields after graduation. More than 1,000 of Lehigh's nearly 7,000 students participate in research opportunities. Feeling adrift? Don't worry: Resident advisors are called Gryphons after the mythological beast tasked with guarding gold -- which, at Lehigh, refers to their fellow students. Greek life plays a prominent role on campus, and athletics, too, are a significant part of the university's culture. Lehigh's Division I football team has a longstanding rivalry with its counterpart at nearby Lafayette College. Every year, Spirit Week brings the school together for a series of events, including "bed races" in which student "jockeys" race in beds pushed by teammates. Keep an eye out for Clutch, the school's emerald-eyed mountain hawk mascot.
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
FALL 2020 PLAN: Lehigh University only invited first-year students and those with special circumstances to campus for the fall. It's offering a 10% tuition discount for undergrads who take fully remote classes.
costs
Est. Full Price 2020-2021
$70,100
% of students who get any grants
50%
Est. price for students who receive aid
$28,000
Average price for low-income students
$13,400
admissions
Acceptance rate
22%
Median SAT/ACT Score
1360/31
SAT/ACT Required for Fall 2021?
no
Enrollment
5,030
Financial Aid
% of students with need who get grants
95%
% of need met
98%
% of students who get merit* grants
5%
Average merit grant
$10,570
student success
Graduation rate
87%
Average time to a degree
4.2 years
Average student debt
$23,250
Average salary within 5 years
$67,500
% earning more than $28,000
92%
key deadlines
Early decision application
Nov 15
Regular application
Jan 1

* Share of full-time undergraduates who had no financial need and were awarded grants.

* Full price of attendance includes on-campus room & board fees, which may not be applicable to all colleges' reopening plans this year.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Peterson's, PayScale.com, Money/American Institutes for Research calculations, Opportunity Insights.

coronavirus update

FALL 2020 PLAN: Lehigh University only invited first-year students and those with special circumstances to campus for the fall. It's offering a 10% tuition discount for undergrads who take fully remote classes.

* Share of full-time undergraduates who had no financial need and were awarded grants.

* Full price of attendance includes on-campus room & board fees, which may not be applicable to all colleges' reopening plans this year.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, Peterson's, PayScale.com, Money/American Institutes for Research calculations, Opportunity Insights.

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