Lehigh University

Description

Lehigh University

Lehigh University

Features

Lehigh University is a premier residential research university, ranked in the top tier of national research universities each year. Lehigh is a coeducational, nondenominational, private university that offers a distinct academic environment of undergraduate and graduate students from across the globe.

Lehigh University offers majors and programs in four colleges: The College of Arts and Sciences, The College of Business and Economics, The College of Education and The P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science.

Lehigh is one of the largest private universities in the country. The Asa Packer Campus, Mountaintop Campus, and Murray H. Goodman Campus are contiguous. In 2012, the university received a Stabler Foundation gift of 755 acres in nearby Upper Saucon Township.

The Basics

SettingLocated in Pennsylvania’s scenic Lehigh Valley, the campus is in close proximity to both New York City and Philadelphia.
School TypeUSA University
TuitionUS$54,000 – $55,000
HousingApartment
School Website https://www1.lehigh.edu/about
StatePennsylvania
Nearest CityBethlehem
Year Founded1865
Admission RequirementHK F.6
Academic CalendarFall, Spring
Level OfferedUndergraduate, graduate and professional programs
EnrollmentApproximately 7,000 students
International Students5%
Student-Teacher Ratio10:1
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Academic Programs

Undergraduate students can choose from among 90 undergraduate programs and majors and more than 20 cross-disciplinary programs. Over 2,000 courses are available for students to build an academic plan that will allow them to pursue their intellectual interests and combine their passions.

http://www4.lehigh.edu/academics/undergraduate

 

Campus

Taylor Gymnasium, Welch Fitness Center and Racquet Sports Complex, Jacob’s & Morrissey Pools, Dance Studio, Basketball court, Lane Challenge Climbing Wall etc.

http://www.lehighsports.com/info/facilities/ 

 

Students Life

Clubs & Organizations: http://www.lehigh.edu/~instuact/clubs.shtml

 

 

Other Information

Source

US News:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/lehigh-university-3289

Lehigh University School website:

http://www4.lehigh.edu/about/default.aspx

Lehigh University Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lehigh_University