by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 5,203 undergraduates in 2020, Lehigh is a private university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Lehigh offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lehigh can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lehigh Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Lehigh. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lehigh Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lehigh does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lehigh Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lehigh for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Lehigh does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Lehigh offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 5,203 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,070 (97.4%). Part-time attendance was 133 (2.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,070 | 133 | 5,203 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lehigh receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Lehigh #127 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lehigh by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lehigh Diversity Guide.
Lehigh has a total of 782 student athletes, 437 men and 345 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $27,926,304 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $27,926,304 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lehigh University Athletics