Lehigh University

Overview of Lehigh University (LU)

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In the classroom, students find that the student-faculty ratio enables professors to take more of a personal interest in their education. At LeHigh, it's not uncommon for students to work with professor-mentors on research projects and receive other academic guidance. Students also participate in internships at a fantastic rate. Since Lehigh is close to Philadelphia and New York City, not to mention copious opportunities in the Lehigh valley, you're sure to find the right company to learn from.

Top Rankings For Lehigh University

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LU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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LU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Lehigh's per-year costs are somewhat high at over $55,000 per year. Total yearly costs including room and board run up to approximately $68,595. to help defray some costs, over 2,500 students receive aid in the form of grants or scholarships that needn't be repaid. The total amount these students receive is over $98,000 and averages out to $38,000 per student. 1,966 Lehigh students also take out student loans totaling $11,742,502 or $5,900 per student.

Payscale.com's research indicates that Lehigh students amass a 20-year net return of $679,000, or 6.9% per year. In fact, Lehigh alumni average $82,000/year and the average starting, or early career, salary is $69,500. Considering the high academic standards at Lehigh, most students should be able to attend graduate school and push their earnings even higher.

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Academics

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Lehigh is a competitive institution that accepts 32% of applicants. Studies have shown that more competitive institutions retain students at a higher rate. This is true for Lehigh, which graduates 77% of all incoming first-year students within four years and 89% within six years. The overall graduation rate for students graduating anywhere between four and eight years is 87%. The school also retains 94% of its first-year students into their second year.

These numbers indicate that students at Lehigh are satisfied with the education they're receiving. Moreover, they are likely having fun and are comfortable among their peers on campus. This could be due to many factors, but the 9-to-1 student/faculty ratio is surely a large factor. At Lehigh, that number is further bolstered by a faculty dedicated to educating their students and engaging them in research projects. When students feel seen and heard in class, they are more likely to be engaged and excited about learning. This translates both into high graduation rates and success in the professional world.

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Outcome & Salary

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Lehigh graduates can have high expectations for their post-college lives. In fact, 95% of a recent class found gainful employment or entered a graduate program within 6 months of graduation. Five percent were found to be still seeking work and 2% were listed as other, perhaps traveling or pursuing some individual project.

When graduates land their first jobs, they start with an average salary of $65,000 before any bonuses or benefits are calculated. It should be noted that new graduates are not alone as the alumni network numbers 85,000. This alumni network may, in part, account for the high volume of students who complete an experiential learning opportunity. Eighty-nine percent of students become involved in internships and other off-campus learning opportunities during their undergraduate years.

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