
Bethlehem, PA
Selective
Graduation
Lehigh University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of approximately 5,803 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. The university admits 29% of applicants, making it moderately selective. It boasts an exceptional 90% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $105,584 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $33,549 per year.
Acceptance Rate
29%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
90%
Enrollment
5,803
Total students
Median Earnings
$105,584
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$62,180
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$62,180
Per year
Average Net Price
$33,549
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
31 – 33
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
680
Median
720
75th
760
ACT Composite
25th
31
Median
32
75th
33
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$134,196
10-Year Earnings
$1,055,840
ROI Multiple
7.9×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Above national average
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students