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UNIVERSITY · CDS 2023-2024
Lehigh University
Prepared for Sample Student · Bethlehem, PA
Best-case 4-yr offset
$152,915
AP savings + Dean's Scholarship
Typical 4-yr offset
$242,075
AP + avg merit × 4 · 16% receive merit
Need-based (if eligible)
up to $249,908 / 4 yrs
Admissions Reality
29.3%
Yield 28.4% · Test Optional
Annual Sticker Cost
$89,820
Net after avg aid: $27,343
AP Tuition Saved
$52,915
19 credits · 1.3 semester(s)

Admissions Profile

SAT Total (mid 50%)
1350–1490
ACT Composite
31–33
GPA
Not reported
Decision Plans
RD

Not separately reported in CDS

Cost Breakdown

Tuition$69,420
Fees$1,170
Room & board$19,230
Cost of Attendance (sticker)$89,820
Average need-based aid− $62,477
Net price (avg)$27,343

Merit Scholarship Opportunity

Dean's Scholarship
$15,000–$25,000 /yr
Founder's and Trustees' Scholarships
$34,710–$69,420 /yr
Soaring Together Scholarship Program
$69,420 /yr

AP Investment & Return

Based on Lehigh's AP credit policy (min score 4).

Edit AP profile
Calculus BC
+8 credits · $22,280
5
Chemistry
+4 credits · $11,140
5
Biology
+4 credits · $11,140
5
English Language
+3 credits · $8,355
4
US History
This school requires a 5 on this exam (you scored 4).
4
Credits
19
Sem. saved
1.3
Saved
$52,915
College Board Recognition
AP Scholar with Distinction

Average score of 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3+ on 5 or more exams.

Say to the parent

"Lehigh is a fantastic choice for students who want a top-tier engineering or business education with the feel of a smaller, more personal university. Their Integrated Business and Engineering program is particularly noteworthy, and the emphasis on hands-on learning and research means students are well-prepared for their careers."

Say to the student

"Lehigh has a really vibrant campus culture where students are both academically driven and socially engaged. It's a place where you can get a top-notch education and also have a great college experience, with a strong sense of community and a lot of opportunities to get involved in clubs and activities."

College Admissions Co-pilot · Sourced from CDS 2023-2024 + official school financial aid & AP credit policy pagesUpdated 2026-04-22