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Lehigh University

PA · Common Data Set 2026-2027

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At a glance

Admit rate29.0% SAT (50th)1,430 ACT (50th)33 Undergraduates5,986 6-yr graduation85.2% Retention94.3% Tuition (FT)$69,420 Student–faculty ratio11:1

Recent years

YearAdmit rateEnrolled UG6-yr gradSAT (50th)
2026-202729.0%1,53585.2%1,430
2025-202629.0%1,53585.2%1,430
2024-202525.9%1,50188.8%1,430
2023-202429.3%1,53189.0%
2022-202337.0%1,51191.2%1,410

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Frequently asked

What is the acceptance rate at Lehigh University?

Lehigh University admits 29.0% of applicants based on the most recently reported Common Data Set.

What SAT score do I need for Lehigh University?

The middle 50% SAT range at Lehigh University is 1380–1480, with a median score of 1430. Students at the 25th percentile scored 1380; students at the 75th percentile scored 1480.

What ACT score do I need for Lehigh University?

The middle 50% ACT range at Lehigh University is 31–34, with a median of 33.

How much does Lehigh University cost?

Annual full-time tuition at Lehigh University is $69,420. Room and board is approximately $19,230. Most students pay less than the published price after financial aid.

What is the graduation rate at Lehigh University?

Lehigh University's 6-year graduation rate is 85.2%. The first-year retention rate is 94.3%.

How many students attend Lehigh University?

Lehigh University enrolls 5,986 undergraduate students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 11:1.

About the Common Data Set

The Common Data Set (CDS) is a collaborative reporting standard developed by colleges, the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News. Each year, participating institutions answer the same questionnaire covering admissions selectivity, enrollment composition, financial aid, faculty resources, and student outcomes. Because every school answers in the same format, the CDS lets prospective students compare schools apples-to-apples — without normalizing across different rankings methodologies. CDS Atlas aggregates the most recently published Common Data Set for hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities, with multi-year history where available, side-by-side comparison tools, and federal data (College Scorecard, EADA athletics, Clery campus safety) layered on top.

Source

Sourced from Lehigh University's officially published Common Data Set for 2026-2027. View the original document.