First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: www2.lehigh.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lehigh University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States History | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| European History | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ART 099 | 4 credits |
| Art Studio | 5 | ART 073 (AL) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry (Advanced) | 5 | CHM 030 (NW, LS, Q) | 4 credits |
| English (either exam) | 4 | WRT 001 | 3 credits |
| Foreign Language Exams | 4 | Intermediate Level 1 (AL) | 4 credits |
Show all 11 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States History | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| World History: Modern | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| European History | 5 | HIST 099 (SS) | 4 credits |
| Art History | 4 | ART 099 | 4 credits |
| Art History | 5 | ART 001 (HE) | 4 credits |
| Art Studio | 5 | ART 073 (AL) | 8 credits |
| Chemistry (Advanced) | 5 | CHM 030 (NW, LS, Q) | 4 credits |
| English (either exam) | 4 | WRT 001 | 3 credits |
| English (either exam) | 5 | WRT 001 & WRT 002 | 6 credits |
| Foreign Language Exams | 4 | Intermediate Level 1 (AL) | 4 credits |
| Foreign Language Exams | 5 | Intermediate Levels 1 & 2 (AL) | 8 credits |
| Music Exams | 5 | MUS 099 2 Credits per exam | |
| Physics 1: Algebra Based | 5 | PHY 011 (NW, Q) & PHY 012 (LS) | 5 credits |
| Physics B (prior to 2015) | 5 | PHY 011 & PHY 012 | 5 credits |
Source: catalog.lehigh.edu · checked September 20, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance | 186 |
| Computer Science | 148 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 89 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 64 |
| Psychology | 63 |
| Industrial Engineering | 56 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 47 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 43 |
Show the other 56 majors
| Accounting | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering | 37 |
| Political Science and Government | 36 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 36 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 34 |
| Business/Commerce | 34 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 26 |
| Business Analytics | 26 |
| Neuroscience | 24 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 24 |
| Civil Engineering | 23 |
| Journalism | 23 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 21 |
| Computer Engineering | 20 |
| Cognitive Science | 19 |
| Mathematics | 16 |
| Architecture | 16 |
| Information Technology | 15 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 14 |
| Design and Visual Communications | 14 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 12 |
| Environmental Studies | 11 |
| Molecular Biology | 10 |
| Public Health, Other | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Sociology | 9 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 8 |
| Materials Engineering | 8 |
| Physics | 8 |
| History | 8 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Engineering, Other | 7 |
| Anthropology | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 5 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 4 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Statistics | 4 |
| Music | 3 |
| Astrophysics | 3 |
| Women's Studies | 3 |
| African Studies | 3 |
| Pre-Optometry Studies | 1 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 |
| Art/Art Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| German Language and Literature | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Engineering Physics/Applied Physics | 1 |
| Technical and Scientific Communication | 1 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Lehigh University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #14 for Marketingof 50 colleges
- #22 for Industrial engineeringof 50 colleges
- #24 for Business administration and managementof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Patriot League
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
18% of men in fraternities · 26% of women in sororities · 22% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
886,418 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Lehigh Valley International (ABE)
Nearest hub airport
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20
Elevation
353 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
86°F
Annual snowfall
33.1 in
Days at 90°F or higher
18 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,550 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Moravian University2 mi
- DeSales University5 mi
- Muhlenberg College7 mi
- Cedar Crest College7 mi
- Lafayette College11 mi
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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