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Lehigh University Entering Class Stats & Admissions Data

What Type of Student Gets Admitted to Lehigh University?

Examine the admissions data of recent incoming classes to gain a clearer insight into your probability of being accepted at Lehigh University, situated in Bethlehem, PA.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You
• Selectivity of Lehigh University
• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Lehigh University
• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants
• Average SAT & ACT Scores
• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.

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Selectivity: How Many Students Get Accepted?

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open Admissions	No
Selectivity of College	Very Selective (20-30%)
Acceptance Rate	26%
Application Fee	$75 (fee waiver available)

Admissions Numbers

Lehigh University had 20,396 total applications. Of those, 5,289 were admitted, and 1,501 chose to enroll.

Applicant Total	20,396
Accepted	5,289
Enrolled	1,501
Enrolled Full-Time	1,501

Admission to Lehigh University is 25.9%. This level of selectivity means the school is moderately selective. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Lehigh University: the female acceptance rate is 28% versus 24% for men.

Among admitted students at Lehigh University is 28%. This shows that 28% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Female admitted students enroll at 26% compared to 31% for men.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

Here is the gender distribution for Lehigh University.

	Men	Women
Applicants	10,556	9,834
Admitted	2,551	2,736
Enrolled	795	706

Average Test Scores

Approximately 30% of students accepted to Lehigh reported SAT scores (445 students).

The middle 50% of admitted students scored SAT Reading and Writing scores between 680 and 730. Math scores were between 690 and 770.

SAT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Critical Reading	680	730
Mathematics	690	770
Combined Total	1370	1500

Lehigh received ACT scores from 9% of its admitted class (137 students).

ACT Composite scores for the middle 50% fell between 31 and 34.

ACT Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Composite	31	34
English/Reading	31	35
Mathematics	28	33

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Data Sources

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By IR393DEME under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.