| Lehigh vs. American |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#28 in National Universities #4 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$64,980 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$58,771 |
| cheaper$28,840 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$36,754 |
| More$46,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$32,205 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,370 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter25.93% | Acceptance Rate | Easier61.96% |
| Favorable28.38% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.62% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller7,692 | Total Enrollment | Larger12,321 |
| Smaller5,911 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,476 |
| Smaller1,781 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,845 |
| Smaller377 | Online Student Population | Larger895 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher88% | Graduate Rate | Lower75% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,952) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,540) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,630) |
| Faculty | ||
| 10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 674 | Number of faculty | 1,662 |
| Higher$136,972 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$123,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.