Academics at Lehigh University
Our academic approach fosters a culture of innovation, promotes intellectual risk-taking, and embraces cross-disciplinary strategies that drive transformative research, discovery and impact.
Nahjiah
Miller
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As a Global Social Impact Fellow working with mothers in Sierra Leone, every day was a new experience. The work made me think, ‘This is who I want to be.’ I want to give those without voices a voice by telling their stories.
Student to Faculty Ratio
10:1
student-to-faculty ratio
Graduate Starting Salary
$76K
average starting salary of 2023 graduates
Wall Street Journal Ranking
14th
in the U.S. as ranked by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse
Events and Speakers
Academics and Colleges
An Unmatched Student Experience
Lehigh boasts a vibrant campus community, rigorous academics, a commitment to student belonging and a track record of strong graduate outcomes. This is Lehigh.
Residential living on a stunning campus is the ideal setting for personal and academic growth.
Prepared for success after college
95%
Prepared for Success after College
Among those in the Class of 2023, 95% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Lehigh is dedicated to creating a sense of belonging for every community member.
Something for Everyone
200+
Something for Everyone
With 200-plus clubs, including 41 sports and 22 Greek organizations, students find diverse extracurricular opportunities at Lehigh.
Research for Impact
Lehigh’s research focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield concrete outcomes.
Future Makers
From the classroom to the community, both on campus and around the world, Lehigh students, faculty and alumni are Future Makers, working to enact positive change.
Michael
Layden
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Faculty, Department of Biological Sciences
Uncovering the Brain’s Blueprint
Uncovering the Brain’s Blueprint
Olivia
Abrahms
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Tackling Ticks
Tackling Ticks
Dulra
Amolegbe
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Student, Finance
Cash-to-Cashless
Cash-to-Cashless
Ready to Get Started?
Students who want to challenge themselves inside and outside the classroom while striving to make an impact on the world will find an ideal fit at Lehigh. Here, you’ll have a supportive learning and living experience that prepares you for the challenges of today, and tomorrow. Join us.
Picturesque Campus
The spring weather, usually with temperatures in the high fifties to low seventies, brings a flurry of activities and student events across campus.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh hosts multiple MakeX events each year where students become makers, learning knowledge and skills in the process.
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On South Mountain
Students, faculty and staff participated in the Marcon Institutes’ annual Radical Love Conference, promoting a more positive, uplifting Lehigh environment.
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On South Mountain
A behind-the-scenes look at how the admissions office operates - ASMR edition!
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Picturesque Campus
A snowy day on South Mountain? Yes please!
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Inspired Research
New research from the Layden Lab has demonstrated the human brain shares a blueprint with much simpler creatures, such as sea anemones.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh’s Autonomous and Intelligent Robotics (AIR) Lab is a collaborative research group, working on machine learning, robot control, autonomous driving, and more.
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On South Mountain
Leon Panetta, former US Secretary of Defense, discussed threats to national security as the second speaker for the 2034-2024 Compelling Perspectives program.
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Global Perspective
President Helble visits the 2023 cohort of Lehigh Launch in Ecuador during a trip to Latin America this fall where he connected with students, alumni, and other academic leaders.
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Inspired Research
The National Science Foundation granted Lehigh University $6M to support the new Accelerating Research Translation (ART) program, bridging academic research with real-world solutions.
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Mountain Hawks
Lehigh Wrestling’s Ryan Crookham ‘27 scoops up a sundae as part of a new partnership with Hotel Bethlehem’s ice cream parlor as a community ambassador.
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On South Mountain
The Wall Street Journal ranks Lehigh No. 14 out of the 400 best colleges in America.
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Innovative Academics
Abdulrasaq "Dulra" Amolegbe '26, shown here on the Nasdaq Jumbotron, won several awards totalling $7,500 during this fall’s StartUp Lehigh Valley Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition.
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Inspired Research
Lehigh’s Chow Lab specializes in creating modular biomaterials for use in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Inspired Research
The Lehigh Oceans Research Center held its inaugural symposium where professors, researchers, and students review ongoing findings in the field.
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Lehigh Family
Carly Camplain, a scholar specializing in Indigenous studies and incarceration, joined the Lehigh College of Health as an assistant professor this fall.
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