Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Doctoral
Lehigh University (LU) is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Lehigh University's undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2022, the university had 5,911 undergraduate students and 1,781 graduate students. The university is classified as "Doctoral Universities R1: Very High Research Activity".
Best Science Lab Facilities
Ranked #10 in Best Science Lab Facilities (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Intramural Sports
Ranked #12 in Intramural Sports (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
Best College Library
Ranked #14 in Best College Library (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
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27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 18015
Visit University SiteBest College Newspaper
Ranked #19 in Best College Newspaper (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #46 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #64 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #119 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
National rank
Ranked #137 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #188 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #552 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #601 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1350–1490
SAT ERW: 670–730
SAT math: 680–760
ACT composite: 31–33
Total: 7,590
Undergrad: 5,811
Undergrad full-time: 5,736
Graduate: 1,779
Part-time: 805
In-state
Tuition: $62,180
Total cost on campus: $81,150
Out-of-state
Tuition: $62,180
Total cost on campus: $81,150
Room & board: $16,470
Books & supplies: $1,000
Receive aid: 63%
Avg grant aid: $43,644
Pell grant recipients: 18%
Rent: $942 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.54 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.78
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.