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Lehigh University Computer Science Programs

Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethlehem, PA. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Lehigh University Rankings

Lehigh University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 262	State — Pennsylvania
Overall Quality	#14 of 758	Region — Middle Atlantic
Overall Quality	#55 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Lehigh University?

Get in touch with Lehigh University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	27 Memorial Drive West, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Phone:	6107583000
Website:	www.lehigh.edu/
Admissions:	www.lehigh.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.lehigh.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Lehigh University?

You can apply to Lehigh University online at: www1.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply

Lehigh University is classified as Very Selective (20-30%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Lehigh University

Here’s what Lehigh University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Lehigh University?

Lehigh University admits 26%, making it moderately selective. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 28% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

30% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 9% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Lehigh University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 680 and 730. Math scores were between 690 and 770.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1370 to 1500. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Lehigh University ranged between 31 and 34.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Lehigh University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	10,556	2,551	24%
Women	9,834	2,736	28%

Can I Afford Lehigh University?

The average net price after aid at Lehigh University is $33,549. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$63,930
In-State Fees	$1,050
Out-of-State Tuition	$63,930
Out-of-State Fees	$1,050
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$64,980
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$64,980

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 26% of students at Lehigh University receive some form of financial aid (1,531 students).

Nearly 57% of students at Lehigh University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $47,917 per student.

18% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,930.

Student Loan Debt

37% of Lehigh University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,915 per year.

Lehigh University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,988 students enrolled at Lehigh University. Lehigh University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,803 undergraduate students at Lehigh University, approximately 52% are male and 48% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lehigh University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	620
Black or African American	290
Hispanic	638
White	3,458
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	5
Two or More Races	255
Non-Resident	388

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Lehigh University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Pennsylvania	372
New Jersey	282
New York	238
Connecticut	89
Massachusetts	79

Additionally, approximately 6.7% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Lehigh University Graduate Student Diversity

1,779 of Lehigh University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Lehigh University, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lehigh University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	85
Black or African American	53
Hispanic	113
White	868
Two or More Races	14
Non-Resident	599

Online Learning at Lehigh University

Lehigh University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

72 undergraduate students at Lehigh University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 218 students took at least one online class and 377 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Lehigh University

Below are the computer science degree programs are offered by Lehigh University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	149	18	2	169
Computer and Information Sciences, General	21	—	—	21

Academic Programs at Lehigh University

Lehigh University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Lehigh University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.