by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Lehigh University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Lehigh University came in at $64,980 a year for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $1,050; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,930 |
| Fees | $1,050 |
| Total | $64,980 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would Lehigh University cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Lehigh University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In PA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Lehigh University comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Lehigh University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Lehigh University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $56,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $58,970 |
| One Year Ago | $61,180 |
| Most Recent Year | $63,930 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Lehigh has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, tuition rose 4.5%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $67,900 for the upcoming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 4.18%, so cost a year out lands around $67,695.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $67,695 |
| In 2 Years | $70,524 |
| In 3 Years | $73,471 |
| In 4 Years | $76,541 |
| In 5 Years | $79,739 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $288,231.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Lehigh University, see the Lehigh University Financial Aid page.
