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Colleges / Lehigh University

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate37%
Acceptance Rate37%

Lehigh Student Life

Lehigh University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Lehigh University has the Outing Club. In fact, more students participate in the Outing Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Lehigh University include Cheese Club, Marching 97, Student Senate and South Asian Students Association.

Lehigh University students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Club Expp, Fusion and Holi.

Does Lehigh University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Lehigh University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 61%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 3,919
Number of Students Living On-Campus 3,797
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Lehigh University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Lehigh University students live on campus. In 2023, 61% of undergrads at Lehigh University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 39% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Lehigh University. There are 3,919 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,624 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,797 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 90% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Lehigh University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Lehigh University Athletics

At Lehigh University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Lehigh University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Lacrosse NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Crew Intercollegiate Club Teams NCAA Division 1
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Fencing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Skiing (Downhill) Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Squash Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Water Polo Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams

Is Lehigh University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Lehigh University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Lehigh campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Lehigh offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Lehigh has self defense training.

Plan a Visit to Lehigh University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Lehigh University, take Interstate 78 to Bethlehem, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Lehigh Valley International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Pennsylvania you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Lehigh University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Lehigh University

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Lehigh Students

46%

Women

54%

Men

99%

Full Time

1%

Part Time

27%

In State

73%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

60%

10%

10%

8%

5%

4%

3%

0.09%

0.04%

Undergraduate Students

5,624

Graduate Students

1,770

Non-Resident / International Students

446

Lehigh Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,394

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

37%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$62,180

Out-of-State

$62,180

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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