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ABOUT
Located in Pennsylvania's beautiful Lehigh Valley, Lehigh University is one of the most distinguished private research universities in the United States. Lehigh’s 7,000+ undergraduate and graduate students are spread across the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Health, P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and College of Education. Lehigh students are inspired to think deeply, driven to create pragmatic solutions and encouraged to innovate collaboratively.
STATISTICS
Undergraduate Students
Full-Time Faculty
Postgraduate Students
International Students
ELIGIBILITY
700-760
SAT
Reading & Writing
720-780
SAT
Math
32-35
ACT
Excluding Writing Score
>90
TOEFL
Reading & Writing
Application Deadlines
Early Decision I
Deadline: November 1
Decision Date: Mid December
Early Decision II
Deadline: January 1
Decision Date: Mid February
Regular Decision
Deadline: January 1
Decision Date: Late March
7-Yr BA/DMD-Bio-Dental
Deadline: January 1
Decision Date: Early April
Transfer Student (Fall)
Deadline: April 1
Decision Date: Mid May
Transfer Student (Spring)
Deadline: November 1
Decision Date: Late December
Lehigh University spans 1,600 acres across three campuses in Bethlehem, PA:
• Asa Packer Campus: The original 360-acre campus on the north slope of South Mountain is Lehigh’s main academic hub. It features wooded areas, classrooms, and student housing.
• Murray H. Goodman Campus: Acquired in the 1960s, this 500-acre campus in Saucon Valley hosts top-tier athletic facilities, including the Murray H. Goodman Stadium, Stabler Athletic and Convocation Center, and other sports complexes. It’s named after alumnus Murray H. Goodman.
• Mountaintop Campus: Purchased in 1986 from Bethlehem Steel Corp., this 670-acre campus features 72 acres of research facilities, including the landmark tower building. It hosts the College of Education, science and engineering programs, the ATLSS Center, Ben Franklin TechVentures, and the Mountaintop Experience—a collaborative space for innovative, entrepreneurial projects.
MEDIA
SCHOLARSHIPS
Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship
- Eligibility: Full-time admitted undergraduate women pursuing STEM fields; minimum GPA of 3.0 required to maintain the scholarship.
- Value: $12,500 annually for tuition and research-related activities.
- Additional Application Required: No
Dean's Scholarship
- Eligibility: Academically exceptional full-time admitted undergraduate students with leadership skills; minimum GPA of 3.0 required to renew.
- Value: $25,000 annually, renewable for up to 8 semesters (10 semesters for 5-year programmes).
- Additional Application Required: No
Founder's and Trustees' Scholarships
- Eligibility: Top-tier full-time admitted undergraduate students; minimum GPA of 3.0 required to renew.
- Value: Full or half tuition, renewable for up to 8 semesters (10 semesters for 5-year programs).
- Additional Application Required: No
Soaring Together Scholarship Program
- Eligibility: Merit-based scholarship celebrating Lehigh’s 50 years of coeducation. Details on the program website.
- Value: Full tuition, experiential learning, alumni support, and professional development opportunities.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
Lehigh University Merit Scholarship/National Merit Scholarship
- Eligibility: National Merit Finalists admitted to Lehigh.
- Value: $1,000 or $2,000 annually.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
- Eligibility: Transfer students who are admitted as members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society must have a minimum GPA of 2.8 to renew.
- Value: $10,000 annually, renewable for up to 8 semesters (10 semesters for 5-year programmes).
- Additional Application Required: Yes
For more information, visit Lehigh University’s scholarship page.
Cutler-Sametz Choral Arts Scholarships
- Eligibility: Talented singers with a minimum GPA of 2.8 must join the University Choir and another Choral Ensemble.
- Value: $5,000 annually, renewable for four years; includes free vocal lessons.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
Snyder Family Marching Scholarships
- Eligibility: Incoming student instrumental musicians demonstrating talent and leadership, intending to perform with the Marching 97 every fall; minimum GPA of 2.8 required.
- Value: Starts at $1,500 annually, increasing each year for four years; includes free lessons on the primary instrument.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
Performing Arts Scholarships in Music
- Eligibility: Incoming student instrumental musicians from any major, demonstrating talent and leadership, must participate in at least two instrumental ensembles; a minimum GPA of 2.8 is required.
- Value: $5,000 annually, renewable for four years; includes free lessons on the primary instrument.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
Performing Arts Scholarships in Theatre
- Eligibility: Students from any major with exceptional theatrical talent in performance, design, technical work, or playwriting; minimum GPA of 2.8 required; must maintain an active presence in the Department of Theatre.
- Value: $3,000 annually, renewable for four years.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
For more information, visit Lehigh University’s scholarship page.
A limited number of athletics scholarships are available for students with exceptional athletic ability. No additional application beyond the application for admission is necessary.
For more information, visit Lehigh University’s scholarship page.
Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students committed to serving as an Army Officer upon graduation.
- Value: Full tuition and mandatory fees, $1,200 annual book allowance, monthly stipend, and a supplemental room & board scholarship provided by Lehigh University.
- Additional Application Required: Yes
For more information, visit Lehigh University’s scholarship page.
RESOURCES
FAQs
During the 2023-2024 academic year, Lehigh University welcomed more than 1,000 international students from 80 countries. Of these, 441 were undergraduates representing 60 countries. Approximately 7 percent of each incoming freshman class consists of international students from across the globe.
You can register for interviews and other virtual events through the link provided on the Visits & Campus Tours page.
Applicants must submit results from an English proficiency assessment unless their first language is English or they have completed the last two full years (excluding the current year) of formal instruction in English. Preferred tests include the TOEFL and IELTS. The TOEFL iBT Home Edition and Duolingo English Test will be considered if these are unavailable.
Scores must be sent directly from the testing agency. Competitive applicants typically score above 90 on the TOEFL, 7.0 on the IELTS, or 110 on Duolingo. Note that SAT, SAT Subject Test, and ACT scores cannot be used to meet the English proficiency requirement.
Lehigh University offers need-based financial assistance to a limited number of admitted non-U.S. citizens who apply for financial aid and demonstrate financial need. While the university aims to meet 100% of the demonstrated need (excluding travel and personal expenses) for as many admitted students as possible, funds are limited.
Admissions decisions for non-U.S. citizens are need-aware, meaning applicants are evaluated with consideration of their financial ability to cover educational costs as part of the holistic admissions process. Some students who apply for financial aid but do not demonstrate need may be admitted without an offer of financial assistance. Conversely, some applicants may be declined due to limited financial aid resources.
If admitted, no additional funding will be provided beyond the initial financial aid offer, except for adjustments reflecting increases in the cost of attendance. Lehigh cannot offer additional financial aid due to fluctuations in the value of your home country’s currency during enrollment.
You can contact Lehigh University’s admissions counsellor in India, Vinita Desai, at india@lehigh.edu.You can also email luinternational@lehigh.edu or find your regional admissions counsellor and contact them directly.