Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Lehigh University is 36.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.95%. 7,744 men and 7,419 women applied to Lehigh and 2,713 men and 2,894 women students were accepted.
Among them, 804 men and 707 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Lehigh.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,163 | 7,744 | 7,419 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 5,607 | 2,713 | 2,894 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,511 | 804 | 707 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 36.98% | 35.03% | 39.01% | - | - |
| Yield | 26.95% | 29.64% | 24.43% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 552 students (37% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 198 students (13%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Lehigh.
The median SAT score is 1,410 with 690 SAT EBRW and 720 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 720 and the 25th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 770 and 25th percentile is 680 .
The median ACT composite score is 32 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Lehigh. The median ACT math score is 30 and the ACT English score is 33.
The SAT and ACT scores at Lehigh University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,285, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1340 | 1410 | 1490 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 690 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 680 | 720 | 770 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 28 | 30 | 33 |
| ACT English | 30 | 33 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Lehigh. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lehigh University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $70 for undergraduate schools and $75 for graduate schools of Lehigh University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Lehigh.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $70 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $75 |
| Admission Information | www.lehigh.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www1.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research) |