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LEHIGH UNIVERSITY

  • 27 Memorial Drive West
  • Bethlehem, PA 18015
  • OPEID College Code: 00328900
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  • General Phone: (610) 758-3000
  • President: Alice P. Gast
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 6,996
  • College Alias: LU
  • College Mascot: Brown and White
    Note: Three Official Names Are Brown and White, Engineers, and Mountain Hawks.
  • College Mascot: Engineers
    Note: Three Official Names Are Brown and White, Engineers, and Mountain Hawks.
  • College Mascot: Mountain Hawks
    Note: Three Official Names Are Brown and White, Engineers, and Mountain Hawks.
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Lehigh University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Lehigh University Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $70.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $70.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants6,3884,78211,170
Number Granted Admission (%)2,057 (32%)1,605 (34%)3,662 (33%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)704 (34%)489 (30%)1,193 (33%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,07590%
ACT ® Exam--
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading580670
SAT ® Math630720
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving45%10%7%51%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,401$4,029$2,848$23,747
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)0.1%0.4%0.6%
Number in Default138
Number in Repayment5857231,171
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$38,630$37,550$35,610
In-State Tuition and Fees$38,630$37,550$35,610
Out of State Tuition and Fees$38,630$37,550$35,610
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,200$9,770$9,340
Other Expenses$1,220$1,220$1,010
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$51,050$49,540$46,960
In-State$51,050$49,540$46,960
Out of State$51,050$49,540$46,960
Off Campus
In-District$39,630$38,550$36,610
In-State$39,630$38,550$36,610
Out of State$39,630$38,550$36,610
Off Campus with Family
In-District$39,630$38,550$36,610
In-State$39,630$38,550$36,610
Out of State$39,630$38,550$36,610
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMasterDoctor
Architecture
Architecture Degree26--
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry Degree10--
Biology Degree52--
Evolutionary Biology Degree---
Molecular Biology Degree1120-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree10321-
Business Administration Degree-31-
Business Economics Degree185-
Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree-4-
Finance Degree15827-
International Business Degree---
Logistics and Materials Management Degree2012-
Management Science Degree612-
Marketing Degree715-
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Degree---
Entrepreneurial Studies Degree-1-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication and Journalism, Other Degree3--
Journalism Degree23--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree15--
Computer Science Degree159-
Information Science Studies Degree193-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services Degree-20-
Education Administration Degree-42-
Education, Other Degree-20-
Elementary Education Degree-20-
Secondary Education Degree-20-
Special Education Teaching Degree-31-
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other Degree-10-
 
Engineering
Biomedical and Medical Engineering Degree27--
Chemical Engineering Degree424-
Civil Engineering Degree582-
Computer Engineering Degree115-
Electrical Engineering Degree3413-
Engineering Physics Degree2--
Engineering, Other Degree27-
Environmental and Environmental Health Engineering Degree84-
Industrial Engineering Degree415-
Materials Engineering Degree212-
Mechanical Engineering Degree6823-
Polymer Engineering Degree-2-
Structural Engineering Degree-20-
Systems Engineering Degree-6-
 
Engineering Technology
Engineering Technologies, Other Degree---
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree355-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies Degree2--
Asian Civilization Studies Degree3--
United States Studies Degree34-
Womens Studies Degree---
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree---
German Language and Literature Degree---
Spanish Language and Literature Degree2--
Classical Languages, Literatures and Linguistics Degree1--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Economics Degree-4-
Pre-Dentistry Studies Degree---
Pre-Medicine, Pre-Medical Studies Degree5--
 
History
History Degree212-
History, Other Degree---
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Biological and Physical Sciences Degree2--
Cognitive Science Degree2--
Global Studies Degree1--
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree3--
Neuroscience Degree32--
Science, Technology and Society Degree---
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics Degree---
Mathematics Degree146-
Statistics Degree16-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science Degree1--
Environmental Studies Degree4--
Natural Resources Management and Policy Degree-2-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree6--
Religious Studies Degree3--
 
Physical Sciences
Astronomy Degree---
Astrophysics Degree4--
Chemistry Degree531-
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other Degree98-
Geology and Earth Science Degree1--
Physics Degree5--
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree705-
School Psychology Degree-8-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree4--
International Relations and Affairs Degree26--
Political Science Degree316-
Social Sciences Degree---
Sociology Degree1410-
Urban Studies and Affairs Degree1--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History Degree1--
Design and Applied Arts, Other Degree---
Design and Visual Communications Degree15--
Drama Degree8--
Music Degree2--
Music Theory and Composition Degree---
Art Studies Degree1--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 6,996
    • Undergraduate: 4,809 Graduate: 2,187
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,997 Female: 2,999
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,833 Female: 1,976
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1,164 Female: 1,023
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,788 Part-Time: 1,208
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,755 Part-Time: 54
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,033 Part-Time: 1,154
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien73711%
American Indian40.06%
Black2193%
Asian3765%
Hispanic3355%
White4,63766%
Unknown68810%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18671%
Ages 18-192,14931%
Ages 20-212,27733%
Ages 22-2490013%
Ages 25-2972810%
Ages 30-343856%
Ages 35-391873%
Ages 40-492173%
Ages 50-65831%
Age Over 6510.01%
Age Unknown20.03%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,7921,679113
Faculty Status55046486
Tenured Faculty318318-
Graduate Assistants521-521
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service72063189
Primarily Instruction55046486
Primarily Research1701673
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial115115-
Other Professionals4504437
Technical and/or Paraprofessional50749017
Clerical And Secretarial34132417
Skilled Crafts2121-
Service and/or Maintenance7676-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,105 (464)$107,701 (335)$87,572 (129)
Professor$127,067 (209)$130,013 (178)$110,152 (31)
Associate Professor$84,405 (117)$85,495 (75)$82,460 (42)
Assistant Professor$83,570 (98)$81,363 (59)$86,910 (39)
Lecturer$68,858 (40)$75,000 (23)$60,547 (17)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$102,105 (464)$107,701 (335)$87,572 (129)
Professor$127,067 (209)$130,013 (178)$110,152 (31)
Associate Professor$84,405 (117)$85,495 (75)$82,460 (42)
Assistant Professor$83,570 (98)$81,363 (59)$86,910 (39)
Lecturer$68,858 (40)$75,000 (23)$60,547 (17)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$8,147,937$4,842,754$3,305,183
Ratio (%)100%59%41%
 
Participants
All Athletes739428311
Unduplicated Athletes603359244
Baseball3434-
Basketball311615
Field Hockey26-26
Football9595-
Golf221012
Lacrosse744925
Rowing24-24
Soccer522626
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving552728
Tennis20128
Track and Field, Indoor1005050
Track and Field, Outdoor924547
Track and Field, X-Country412318
Volleyball13-13
Wrestling4141-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$64,794$45,004
Assistant Coaches-$18,798$8,138
 
Coaches
All Coaches1266759
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Field Hockey4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Football1212-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches1111-
Golf532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Lacrosse743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Rowing3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Swimming and Diving1055
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches844
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, Indoor1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Track and Field, Outdoor1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Track and Field, X-Country1688
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1477
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Wrestling44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 94%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students86%
 
By Gender
Male85%
Female88%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien81%
American Indian100%
Black72%
Asian75%
Hispanic84%
White88%
Unknown84%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less76%
5 Years85%
6 Years86%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related176
Liquor Related6260
On Campus
Drug Related177
Liquor Related107145
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape3-
Burglary66
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape3-
Robbery51
Aggravated Assault-2
Burglary66
Vehicle Theft32
Arson12
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