Lehigh University
Admissions
Interested in attending Lehigh University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lehigh University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Lehigh University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lehigh accepted 29% of applicants. We classify this as selective.
In the most recent year, 18,415 people applied and 5,389 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Lehigh University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Lehigh University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Lehigh University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Lehigh considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- State Residency
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lehigh University?
Grades
57% of freshmen who attended Lehigh were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 84% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Lehigh is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Lehigh University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Lehigh's Early Decision acceptance rate is 53%, compared to 29% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Lehigh University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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