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Private university

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States
QS ranking
551 - 560
Acceptance rate
32%
Tuition fee
USD54,790/ year

Study background

University introduction

Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. Its most popular subjects include Finance, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Accounting and Marketing. This is a small university, with approximately 6,500 students.

Local vs international students

Percentage of local vs international students in state
90%
10%
Percentage of local vs international students in country
91%
9%
Local studentsInternational students

Most international students come from

  1. 1.

    China

  2. 2.

    India

  3. 3.

    Iran

  4. 4.

    South Korea

  5. 5.

    Saudi Arabia

Student gender

In this university

54%
46%

Male

Female

Other

Student-faculty ratio

In this university

9 : 1
9 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the state

11 : 1
11 students per 1 academic staff on average.

Average in the country

13 : 1
13 students per 1 academic staff on average.

School funding

2020 Budget

USD 406 mn

2020 Endowment

USD 1.4 bn

Budget over the years (USD)

Budget
Endowment

University website

https://www1.lehigh.edu/

Subject information

Number of bachelor's degrees awarded this year

1,224

Top 5 majors

  1. 1.

    Finance

  2. 2.

    Mechanical Engineering

  3. 3.

    Computer Science

  4. 4.

    Accounting

  5. 5.

    Marketing

Chance of subject transfer

  • Successful applications

  • Unsuccessful applications

Living abroad

Campus setting

Number of campuses

1

Campus type

Suburban

Campus size

2,350acres

Campus safety

Average number of crimes in country

15

Average number of crimes in state

11

Health support

In this university

534 : 1
534 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the state

562 : 1
562 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Average in the country

599 : 1
599 students per 1 counsellor on average.

Clubs & teams

  • Academic / Interest

  • Social / Cultural / Volunteer

  • Arts

  • Career

  • Sports

Number of national league teams

23

Sport facilities

Tennis courts

17

Football / Track fields

4

Basketball courts

3

Squash courts

2

Badminton courts

4

Swimming pool

2

Indoor gyms

4

Equestrian

Not available

Golf

Available

Library and dormitory

Number of libraries

2

Number of dormitories

7

About the city

Living cost

Housing cost

USD
8,660
/ year

City weather

Jan–Mar

Humidity
78 - 82%
Temperature
-7°
10°

Apr–Jun

Humidity
76 - 79%
Temperature
4°
27°

Jul–Sep

Humidity
76 - 79%
Temperature
13°
29°

Oct–Dec

Humidity
77 - 80%
Temperature
-4°
18°

Urban distance

Nearest international airport

Philadelphia International Airport

Distance between airport and university

125 km

Transportation modes

Public transportation
Travel time
3.5 - 4 hours
Cost
USD 14 - 24

After graduation

QS World Graduate Employability Rankings

Ranking

181 - 190

Score

42.2

Staff in career centre

In this university

398 : 1
398 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in state

492 : 1
492 students per 1 career staff on average

Average in the country

1,300 : 1
1,300 students per 1 career staff on average

Events & services

Average numbers of events per year

45

Average numbers of services

6