The Basics About Lehigh University
Lehigh University is a private institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,809, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 1600 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lehigh University's ranking in the 2011 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 37. Its tuition and fees are $39,780.
Overview: Lehigh University
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General Information
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Institutional Control:
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Private
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Year founded:
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1865
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Religious affiliation:
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N/A
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Academic calendar:
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semester
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Fall 2009 Total number of undergraduates:
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4,809
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Setting:
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urban
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2009 Endowment:
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$886,234,000
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Fall Admissions
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Application fee:
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$70
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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33%
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Expenses
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Costs:
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2010-2011 Tuition and Fees: $39,780
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Student Life at Lehigh University
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Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, Pa., 50 miles south of Philadelphia and 75 miles west of New York City. The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are members of the Patriot League, and compete in 25 NCAA Division I sports. Their biggest athletic rivalry is Lafayette College, located less than 20 miles away. A third of the student body is involved in fraternities and sororities. All freshmen are required to live on campus, and sophomores are also required to live on campus in a residence hall or Greek housing. Lehigh’s main campus is located on the wooded slope of South Mountain, and half of the campus is preserved as open space.
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Other Facts About Lehigh University
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Lehigh University has four colleges, with numerous undergraduate and graduate majors. Its well-regarded graduate programs include the College of Education and the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science. Taylor Stadium is the third-oldest college football stadium in the country, built in 1914. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act originated at Lehigh, requiring colleges to reveal crimes on campus. Lehigh folklore says the school colors of brown and white originated when a woman wearing brown and white stockings passed by a group of men discussing school colors, and the rest is history. Notable alumni include Jesse W. Reno, the inventor of the escalator; and Howard McClintic and Charles Marshall, whose construction company helped build the Golden Gate Bridge, the George Washington Bridge, the Panama Canal, and New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel.
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Mission (as provided by the school)
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Lehigh takes an innovative approach to learning, discovery, and teaching by fusing traditionally separate disciplines to create a richer, fuller, more meaningful experience for students. Learning is connected to real-world applications and reinforced with cutting-edge academic research and hands-on experiences. Students can customize their experiences by tailoring majors and academic programs across four colleges and dozens of fields of study. The arts are essential to learning and are integrated throughout the curriculum. Students have easy access to world-class faculty who offer their time and attention. A vibrant campus life offers many social activities from over 150 clubs and organizations, 25 intercollegiate sports, and intramural sports & club programs. Campus Square, a residential and retail complex integrates the campus with the surrounding community.
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Applications: Lehigh University
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Regular Decision
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Application deadline:
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1/1
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Notification date:
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04/01
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Early Decision
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Is an early decision plan offered?
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Yes
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Early decision deadline:
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11/15
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Early decision decision sent by:
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12/15
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Early Action
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Is an early action plan offered?
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No
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Early action deadline:
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N/A
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Early action decision sent by:
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N/A
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Application Fee
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Application fee:
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$70
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Is the application fee refundable?
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No
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Can the application fee be waived for students with financial need?
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Yes
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Is it possible to defer admission?
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Yes
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Application Formats
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Can applications be submitted via E-mail?
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Yes
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Electronic application URL:
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http://www4.lehigh.edu/admissions/undergrad/apply
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Tuition and Room Deposits
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Tuition deposit:
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$500
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Is the tuition deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Room deposit:
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N/A
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Is the room deposit refundable?
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Nonrefundable
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Contact Information
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Admissions director:
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J. Leon Washington
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Admissions office phone number:
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(610) 758-3100
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Admissions E-mail:
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Requirements and Factors: Lehigh University
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Admission Requirements
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Admission interview?
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Neither required/recommended
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Campus visit?
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Recommended
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Off-campus interviews?
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may be arranged with an admission representative
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Does the school have an open admission policy?
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No
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Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
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Yes
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Standardized tests?
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Either SAT or ACT required.
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ACT Writing test?
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ACT with writing required
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SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
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01/31
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SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
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01/31
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High school completion requirement for admissions:
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High school diploma or equivalent is not required
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General college-preparatory program?
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Neither require nor recommend
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Academic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Rigor of secondary school record?
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Very Important
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Class rank?
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Considered
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Academic GPA?
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Considered
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Standardized test scores?
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Important
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Application essay?
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Important
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Recommendations?
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Very Important
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Nonacademic Factors Used in Admissions Decisions
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Interview?
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Not Considered
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Extracurricular activities?
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Important
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Talent/ability?
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Important
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Character/personal qualities?
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Important
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Being a first-generation college student?
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Considered
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Alumni/ae relations?
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Considered
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Geographical residence?
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Considered
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State residency?
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Not Considered
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Religious affiliation/commitment?
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Not Considered
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Race/ethnicity?
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Considered
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Volunteer work?
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Important
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Work experience?
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Considered
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Level of the applicant's interest?
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Important
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Required High School Course Work
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High school units required in English:
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4
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High school units required in Foreign Languages:
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2
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High school units required in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units required in Science:
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2
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High school units required in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units required in Social Studies:
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2
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High school units required in academic electives:
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3
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Total high school units required:
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16
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Recommended High School Course Work
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High school units recommended in English:
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4
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High school units recommended in Foreign languages:
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2
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High school units recommended in Mathematics:
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3
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High school units recommended in Science:
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2
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High school units recommended in Science Labs:
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2
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High school units recommended in Social Studies:
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2
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High school units recommended in academic electives:
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3
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Total high school units recommended:
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16
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Entering Class Statistics: Lehigh University
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Fall 2009 Selectivity
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Selectivity:
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most selective
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Fall 2009 Acceptance rate:
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33%
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Early decision acceptance rate:
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65%
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Early action acceptance rate:
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N/A
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Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students):
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30%
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Fall 2009 Applications, Acceptances, and Enrollments
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Number of applicants:
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11,170
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Number of applicants accepted:
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3,662
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Freshman enrollment for Fall 2009:
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1,193
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Percent of total enrolled incoming freshmen who been accepted under either early acceptance or early action:
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46%
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Number of male applicants:
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6,388
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Number of male applicants accepted for Fall 2009:
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2,057
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Male freshman enrollment:
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704
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Number of female applicants:
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4,782
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Number of female applicants accepted Fall 2009:
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1,605
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Female freshman enrollment:
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489
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Fall 2009 Wait List
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Does the school have a waiting list?
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Yes
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Number of applicants placed on a waiting list:
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3,226
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Number of students on the wait list accepted:
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1,160
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Number of students enrolled from a waiting list:
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43
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Fall 2009 High School Rank
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school class standing:
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33%
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2009 Freshmen in top 10 percent of high school class:
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93%
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2009 Freshmen in top 25 percent of high school class:
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99%
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2009 Freshmen in top 50 percent of high school class:
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100%
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Fall 2009 High School GPA
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Percent of first-year students submitting high school GPA:
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N/A
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Average high school GPA:
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N/A
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Fall 2009 Freshmen SAT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting SAT scores:
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90%
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SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range:
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590-630
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SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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630-710
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SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 700-800 range:
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16%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 600-699 range:
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55%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 500-599 range:
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25%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 400-499 range:
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4%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Critical Reading scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 700-800 range:
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33%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 600-699 range:
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54%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 500-599 range:
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12%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 400-499 range:
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1%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 300-399 range:
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0%
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Percent with SAT Math scores in the 200-299 range:
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0%
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Fall 2009 Freshmen ACT Scores
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Percent of first-year students submitting ACT scores:
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N/A
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ACT English 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT English scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Math scores below 6:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 30-36 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 24-29 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 18-23 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 12-17 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores in the 6-11 range:
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N/A
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Percent with ACT Composite scores below 6:
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N/A
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Transfer Students: Lehigh University
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Deadlines
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Terms for which transfer students may apply for admission:
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Fall, Spring
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Application date for transfer students:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Admission decision sent:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Deadline for accepting admissions offers:
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Rolling (Fall), Rolling (Spring)
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Requirements
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Do transfer applicants need a minimum number of credits to apply?
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Yes, 30
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Minimum required high school GPA:
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N/A
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Minimum required college GPA:
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3.2
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High school transcript?
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Required of all
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College transcript?
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Required of all
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Essay/personal statement?
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Required of all
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Admission interview?
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Not required
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Standardized test scores?
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Recommended of all
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Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)?
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Required of all
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Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:
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2.0
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Maximum number of credit/courses that may be transferred:
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60 from a two-year school, 90 from a four-year school
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Is there a minimum number of credits needed to complete degree?
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30 credits for a bachelor's degree
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Transfer Student Application and Enrollment Statistics
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Total number of transfer students applying for Fall 2009:
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337
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Total number of transfer students accepted for Fall 2009:
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130
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Total number of transfer students enrolled for Fall 2009:
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49
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International Student Admissions: Lehigh University
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Deadlines and Requirements
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Application deadline:
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January 1 (Fall)
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Preapplication form required?
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No
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Separate application form required?
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No
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TOEFL
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TOEFL requirement?
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N/A
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May the TOEFL be submitted in place of the SAT or ACT?
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No
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Minimum TOEFL score required (paper test):
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570
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Minimum TOEFL score required (internet test):
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230
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Average TOEFL score (paper test):
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N/A
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Average TOEFL score (internet test):
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N/A
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