Lehigh University Admission
Application Fee
$70
Graduate Application Fee
$75
Acceptance Rate
36.98%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.95%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,511
SAT Scores
1,410
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,163 students have applied and 5,607 students have allowed to admit to Lehigh University (Acceptance rate: 36.98%). Lehigh's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.95 % where 1,511 students have finally enrolled out of 5,607 admitted students.
Lehigh acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Tulane University of Louisiana and The University of Texas at Austin, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 18.27%).
Lehigh enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is much higher (highly eager to enroll) (average yield is 41.59%).
How to Apply to Lehigh University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lehigh. Lehigh offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.lehigh.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www1.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply |
| Financial Aid | www.lehigh.edu/financialaid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/lehigh |
| Veterans Tuition | www1.lehigh.edu/financialaid/vabenefits |
| Athletic | oirsa.lehigh.edu/graduation-rates-athletes |
| Disability Service | studentaffairs.lehigh.edu/disabilities |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lehigh and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Lehigh University is 1,410 and the average ACT score is 32. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lehigh University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,453). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | 1,410 | 32 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,453 | 33 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania | 1,157 | 73 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Lehigh University, 552 students submitted SAT scores (37% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,410 and it is extremely competitive scores than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 690 | 720 |
| Mathematics | 680 | 720 | 770 |
| Total | 1,340 | 1,410 | 1,490 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lehigh University, 198 students submitted ACT scores (13% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 32 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Pennsylvania. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 28 | 30 | 33 |
Lehigh Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lehigh University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |