Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania, near the New Jersey border and the New York Metro Area. Founded in 1865 by industrial giant Asa Pakcer, Lehigh offers cutting-edge Undergraduate, Graduate, and Doctoral programs. A well-respected leader among private US colleges, Lehigh has been extremely successful in combining academics with the demand for research opportunities in the quest for global solutions. Lehigh University serves more than 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students at its 1,600-acre campus.
Total Enrollment: 7,051
Institution Size: 5,000 - 9,999
Campus Setting: 
Urban
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral
School Calendar Type: Semester
Total Undergrad Enrollment: 4,781
Total Grad Enrollment: 2,270
Admissions Requirements:
Test Scores
Recommendations
Accepted Credit:
Advanced Placement
April 01, 2011
It is the perfect size. There are enough people that you will never know everyone, but still see familiar faces every day. Also, smaller class sizes allow you to really get to know your...
It is completely dominated by Greek Life. This is amazing for the right type of person, but it limits options and gets old pretty quickly. I read once that Lehigh is the same person copy and...
April 26, 2011
It is the perfect size. Not many universities in the US have an undergraduate student body of around 5,000, which is close to the perfect size (not too big, not too small). Class size allows you...
The social life can get somewhat repetitive, especially if you are not the ideal candidate for Greek Life. Frat parties are fun freshman year, but limited options for any alternative activities...
March 30, 2012
Could not have envisioned any better collegiate experience. The make-up of the student body; school spirit, character and many of the highest quality people you could meet.
South Bethlehem has improved alot since the Beth Steel days, yet it just made for more on-campus life. Probably the tuition; not sure ANY school is worth THAT much money. Just saying...
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
I wish I knew It is dominated by Greek Life
Every student at this school needs To be in shape for the hills
Another awesome thing is campus
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