Lehigh University
27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA | Founded: 1865 | Private, University | School ID: 000100 | Visit University
Why Lehigh University | Scholarship Details | University Accreditation/ Recognition
About
Lehigh University was established in 1865 as a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA. The university is well known for its rigorous emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and research. Lehigh University sprawls over more than 2,300 acres of land and is one of the largest private university campuses in the country. Lehigh is distinguished by its rigorous academic environment, creative courses, and emphasis on developing a culture of cooperative learning.
Features
Why Lehigh University
- Lehigh offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate degrees across four principal colleges.
- Small class sizes with 10:1 student-faculty ratio, ensuring individualized learning experience.
- Lehigh's campus covering 2,355 acres is one of the largest private university campuses in the U.S., offering state-of-the-art facilities and an exciting student life.
- Over 200+ student clubs and organizations, such as cultural, academic, and recreational organizations.
- Lehigh University has a richly diverse and inclusive population of students with students from 50 states across the United States and over 90 nations all over the world.
- Lehigh has a good job placement, with graduates placing themselves in the Fortune 500 companies, startup companies, and top research institutes.
Scholarship Details
Academic Merit Awards/Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Award Amount | Eligibility Criteria | Renewal Requirements |
| Alice P. Gast Women in STEM Scholarship | $12,500 annually | Full-time admitted undergraduate women in STEM fields | Maintain a 3.0 GPA and stay enrolled in a STEM field |
| Dean's Scholarship | $15,000 - $25,000 annually | Academically excellent students with leadership skills | Maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment |
| Founder's and Trustees' Scholarships | Full or half tuition | Top-tier students in the applicant pool | Maintain a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment |
| Soaring Together Scholarship Program | Full tuition + additional benefits | Merit-based scholarship celebrating 50 years of Lehigh women and coeducation | Maintain eligibility as specified |
| Lehigh University Merit/National Merit Scholarship | $1,000 - $2,000 | National Merit Finalists | Not specified |
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | $10,000 annually | Admitted transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa members | Maintain a 2.8 GPA and full-time enrollment |
University Accreditation/ Recognition
Lehigh University is recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Its business programs, including accounting, are accredited by AACSB International, while its engineering and computing programs have ABET accreditation. The College of Education holds multiple approvals, with its counseling psychology and school psychology doctoral programs accredited by the APA and NASP. The master's program in counseling and human services is accredited by MPCAC. Additionally, the theatre department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, and the chemistry bachelor's program is certified by the American Chemical Society.
Location
27 Memorial Dr W, Bethlehem, PA 18015, USA
Financials
| Descriptions | Subtotal |
|---|---|
| Avg Cost of Tuition/Year | USD 52,995 |
| Cost of Living/Year | USD 17,920 |
| *Application Fee |
USD 0 - USD 75
*Charged once per application |
| Estimated Total/Year | USD 70,915 |
