“The Asa Packer Vision — knowledge for the benefit of humanity.”
Lehigh University is a selective private research university located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region. Founded in 1865 by industrialist Asa Packer, Lehigh has built a strong reputation for engineering, business, and applied science, while maintaining a tradition of strong undergraduate education. Lehigh consistently ranks among the top 50 national universities and is known for producing graduates who combine technical expertise with business acumen. The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science and the College of Business are both nationally recognized, and many Lehigh students pursue integrated business and engineering programs that are unique to Lehigh. The university's Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program is one of its most distinctive offerings, producing graduates who can seamlessly bridge technical and business domains. Lehigh is also known for its research in areas including advanced materials, data science, health and environment, and sustainable systems. Lehigh's campus spreads across a hillside above the city of Bethlehem, offering beautiful views of the Lehigh Valley. The university's small size creates an intimate community feel while still offering the resources of a research university. Lehigh's strong alumni network is particularly well-connected in engineering, finance, and business.
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Official SourceEarly Decision I
Binding; decisions mid-December
Early Decision II
Binding; decisions mid-February
Regular Decision
Decisions late March
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$62,230
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Offers programs in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.
A strong engineering college with programs across all major engineering disciplines.
A nationally recognized business school with an emphasis on global business education.
4 years
Cohort-based honors program pairing a BS in Engineering with a BS in Business. IBE grads consistently earn top starting salaries (often $90K+) and enter management-track roles at consulting, tech, and industrial firms.
4 years
Joint degree across the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Business producing product managers, quants, and tech-consulting hires for Epic, Google, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley.
4 years
Research-intensive engineering college whose alumni founded Packard Motors and led Chrysler (Lee Iacocca '45). Strong in ISE, mechanical, bioengineering, and materials — with robust corporate co-op pipelines.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $82,200
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
