UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA 5,803 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
Top 50Engineering + Business
Accept
29.3%
Yield
28.4%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1350–1490
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
670–730
SAT Math (mid 50%)
680–760
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
31–33
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTENot separately reported in CDS
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan details not yet recorded. | |||
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$69,420
Total COA
$89,820
Avg need-based aid
$62,477
Avg merit award
$47,290
Net price after avg need aid
$27,343
Lehigh meets 0.69% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Dean's Scholarship
$15,000 – $25,000 / yr (renewable)
Founder's and Trustees' Scholarships
$34,710 – $69,420 / yr (renewable)
Soaring Together Scholarship Program
$69,420 – $69,420 / yr (renewable)
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
Lehigh's AP Policy
Lehigh University grants credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. The amount of credit and course placement varies by subject. Some subjects require a score of 5 for credit.
Min score
4
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankImportant
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresImportant
- Application EssayImportant
- Recommendation(s)Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
To advance learning through the integration of teaching, research, and service to others.
Distilled Themes
integrated learningresearchservice
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Lehigh is a 'work hard, play hard' school with a strong engineering and business focus.
- 02They value demonstrated interest, so encourage applicants to engage with the university.
- 03Essays and recommendations are key to showing personality and fit beyond the numbers.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01A strong narrative of intellectual curiosity and a desire to apply knowledge to real-world problems.
- 02Evidence of leadership and impact in extracurricular activities.
- 03A clear understanding of why Lehigh is the right fit for their academic and personal goals.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Lack of demonstrated interest or a generic application
- A weak academic record in a competitive applicant pool
- Not a good fit for the collaborative and interdisciplinary culture
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE); Computer Science and Business (CSB); Integrated Degree in Engineering and Arts and Sciences (IDEAS); Technical Entrepreneurship
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Decision release is mid-December.
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Early Decision II
Binding
Decision release is mid-February.
Jan 1, 2026
→ Feb 15, 2026
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Decision release is late March.
Jan 1, 2026
→ Mar 31, 2026
Early Action
Not offered
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Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
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Rolling Admission
Not offered
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
TrackedWeight: Important
Lehigh University considers demonstrated interest important in their holistic review process, as confirmed by their CDS and admissions website.
What they watch
- Campus visit
- Optional interview
- “Why us” essay specificity
Coach action
Visit the campus if possible, and consider an optional interview to demonstrate your interest in Lehigh.
Provenance