Academics at Lehigh
With a 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our academic approach fosters a culture of innovation, promotes intellectual risk-taking and embraces integrative strategies that drive transformative research, essential discovery and real impact.
Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
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Nancy
Cárcamo Paiz
27
My experience in Sierra Leone as a Global Social Impact Fellow was eye-opening. It reinforced my passion for engineering. It also made me realize that I can start making an impact in the world now, during my years as an undergraduate.
Graduate Starting Salary
$74K
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
average starting salary of 2024 graduates
Lehigh graduates earn high starting salaries, securing strong financial futures with a median earning potential of $47k right out of school.
Wall Street Journal Ranking
29th
in the U.S.
in the U.S.
Lehigh was ranked 29th Best University in the U.S. by The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse.
Lehigh News
Lehigh News
Events and Speakers
The founder and CEO of Thrive Global and founder of the Huffington Post explained how “microsteps” are crucial in improving habits and how AI can help.
Huffington was the first of three speakers in Lehigh’s 2025-26 Compelling Perspectives series.
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Alumni
Two geoscientists and former Lehigh classmates from the Class of 1973 examine clues hidden deep in rocks and soil to explore the history of life on Earth.
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University News
The university invested in a Community and Economic Impact Report for Fiscal Year 2024, which showed its comprehensive impact on the Lehigh Valley.
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University News
The designation recognizes universities conducting the highest level of research.
The status is a milestone that means a university conducts a “very high volume of research” and awards a large number of research doctorates.
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Events and Speakers
Events and Speakers
A Meaningful Student Experience
A Meaningful Student Experience
Lehigh boasts a vibrant and genuine campus community, rigorous academics, a commitment to student belonging and a track record of strong graduate outcomes. This is Lehigh.
Prepared for success after college
92%
Prepared for Success after College
Prepared for Success after College
Among those in the Class of 2024, 92% were employed, continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service within six months of graduation.
Something for Everyone
200+
Something for Everyone
Something for Everyone
With 200-plus clubs, including 41 sports and 22 Greek organizations, students find diverse extracurricular opportunities at Lehigh.
Research for Real Impact
Research for Real Impact
Research at Lehigh, a Carnegie-classified R1 institution, focuses on critical areas of significant impact, employing interdisciplinary approaches to tackle complex global challenges and yield measurable outcomes.
Future Makers
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.
Martin
Harmer
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Discovering Superalloys
Discovering Superalloys
Jordan
Ho
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Examining Art Then & Now
Examining Art Then & Now
Andrew
Knoll
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Exploring Life’s Origins
Exploring Life’s Origins
Ready to Get Started?
At Lehigh, you’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative community where innovative and integrative learning drives real progress
Scenes from South Mountain
Scenes from South Mountain
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Mountain Hawks
Lehigh’s football team, fueled by determination, teamwork and Mountain Hawk spirit, enjoys an undefeated run through mid-October. From game-day energy to community pride, the team’s momentum unites students, alumni and fans across South Mountain and the U.S.
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On South Mountain
Lehigh and Good Shepherd Rehabilitation join forces to advance disability health equity, combining expertise to improve patient care, innovation and access.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh launches a new master’s degree in aerospace and space systems engineering, preparing future innovators to design, lead and explore our orbit and beyond.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh remains a top university in the Wall Street Journal’s 2026 Best Colleges ranking, recognized for its academic excellence, strong student experience and successful career outcomes. The distinction reflects Lehigh’s ongoing commitment to innovation, community and hands-on learning that empowers students to lead and succeed after graduation.
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Lehigh Family
Lehigh’s Centennial School celebrates 60 years of teaching, learning and community impact through immersive education and inclusive support for students with special needs.
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Lehigh Graduates
Lehigh alumni and co-founders of the fast-growing Vytalize Health are transforming healthcare with a new model that improves outcomes and reduces costs.
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Inspired Research
Professor Martin Harmer’s pioneering materials science research has been named one of the world’s top ten breakthroughs of 2025. His work advances ceramic engineering and deepens global understanding of grain boundaries, showcasing Lehigh’s long-standing leadership in scientific innovation and collaboration.
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Student Life
Students enjoy the Great Pocono Escape, a weekend of outdoor adventure, team building and reflection that strengthens friendships and Lehigh community spirit.
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Innovative Academics
Lehigh faculty bring calculus to life through hands-on demonstrations and creative applications, helping students see math in motion across real-world contexts.
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Hallmark Events
Incoming class of 2029 students and alumni gather for the 2025 Rally, an energetic Lehigh tradition celebrating community and university pride.
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Lehigh Family
Lehigh hosts the Lehigh Valley’s entrepreneurial pitch competition, giving the top prize to a pediatric innovation that advances critical care.
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On South Mountain
Students unwind at Zoellner Arts’ Well-Being Concert, an evening of music, mindfulness and connection that promotes balance, creativity and community on South Mountain.
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Inspired Research
Lehigh researchers develop energy-efficient solutions for AI data centers, creating smarter technologies that reduce environmental impact and drive sustainable innovation.
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Global Perspective
Lehigh joins a select group of NGOs with UN consultative status, advancing global collaboration and student opportunities in social and economic development.