History
Founded in 1865, Lehigh is a coeducational, non-denominational and private university. Located in Bethlehem, Pa., Lehigh is in close proximity to New York City (75 miles) and Philadelphia (50 miles).
Education
Lehigh students can pursue their studies across our five colleges: the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Education and the new College of Health.
Research
We foster a culture of discovery, built on our recognition that new understanding and graduates who carry a spirit of inquiry into the world are our greatest contributions to society. Research at Lehigh is at the center of how we look at the world, how we work to contribute to its betterment, and how we educate.
Career
Every Lehigh employee is part of an organization that impacts not only our region, but also the world.
As with our students, we expect the highest quality from our staff and faculty. And we believe our employees meet that expectation every day. In return, Lehigh offers an exciting academic atmosphere, competitive salaries, and excellent benefits.
We encourage our current employees to build their careers here. We also welcome new applicants who wish to join our dynamic community of professionals.
Lehigh University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #601 Ranking
- 50 Masters
- 317 Scholarships
- 598 Academic Staff
- 6,400 Students
- 1,216 Students (int'l)
- 2,880 Students (female)
- Private Institution Type
Lehigh University Overview
Lehigh University Scholarships
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Lehigh University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 3 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 1 Review
- 3 Star 1 Review
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
Great College, Pricey Food
Great college in a great location. Would highly recommend. Food was great and dorms are ok but overall enjoyed my time there. Make sure to not take any classes at 8 am your first because you just won't wake up in time for it. Evening classes are great so try those out and make connections with professors for future mentorship.
Le Paraclet review
Le Paraclet is a school in Quimper, specializing in graphic design and hospitality, it offers 2 to 3 year training equivalent to a BTEC Higher National Diploma.
Good but not Great
The university is small. Professors are helpful and good but not really great. Lot of clubs and activities everyday. School is around 5000 people. So you mostly come across the same people everyday. Lehigh is research focused. Lot of programs and projects to keep yourself occupied.
Lehigh University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 601 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Dropped 27 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 548 | 641 | 668 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 27 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 917 | 962 | 989 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
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| - | 901 | 901 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Lehigh University welcomes students from all over the world. We offer a number of services, programs, organizations and events that help international students acclimate to their new environment, and to avail themselves of all the opportunities for intellectual and personal growth that the university offers.
Housing services
Lehigh students will find a welcome home on the Asa Packer Campus in Bethlehem, where they will be immersed in a vibrant living and learning environment. They will have all the comforts of home while living in residence halls that are conveniently located to classrooms, dining options, health and safety services and social opportunities.
Library services
Access library resources (books, journals, databases, Special Collections, Digital Library); see hours and locations; receive research assistance.
ICT services
LTS is pleased to announce that Lehigh University is providing campus-wide access to the latest version of MATLAB, Simulink, and 48 companion Toolboxes.
Medical services
The health, safety and well-being of our students is of paramount concern, underscoring the university’s clear and unwavering focus on our students. We are committed to providing the safe living and learning environment that helps each student reach his or her full potential, with a focus on prevention and education.
Campus life
Located in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia and is right in the middle of the Mid-Atlantic corridor. The Lehigh Valley region is home to about 750,000 people, giving our students and the campus community plenty to do. Our campus is on South Mountain in Bethlehem and actually consists of three contiguous areas: The Asa Packer Campus (home to most of our academic and residential buildings), Mountaintop Campus and the Murray H. Goodman Campus (where many of our athletic facilities are located).
Sports facilities
In executing our mission we support the provision of equitable opportunities for all students and staff, in an environment where all individuals are respected and empowered. Our programs promote and provide opportunities for broad participation, challenging competition, sportsmanship, cooperation, teamwork, commitment, achievement, service to others, enjoyment and the development of enduring attributes and skills. Programs are offered with intensity levels ranging from NCAA Division I intercollegiate sports, through competitive club sports and intramural sports, to a diversified program of recreational, instructional, and fitness opportunities.
Student clubs
The Lehigh University Student Senate serves as the primary governing body that recognizes clubs and organizations. Benefits of being a Student Senate recognized organization include:
Access to resources in the SOuRCe
A group page on LINC
A booth at the fall and spring club expos
Campus Events Advisory Group (CEAG)
Event guidance and organizational support from Student Engagement staff
Student Senate's funding (annual funding and the co-sponsorship fund)
Accreditation
Lehigh University's College of Business and Economics is accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.