Lehigh University
About
Lehigh University is a premier private research institution best known for combining the atmosphere of a small liberal arts college with the powerful resources of a larger research university, particularly in its prestigious P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and College of Business. The academic experience is marked by innovative, interdisciplinary dual-degree options—such as the Integrated Business and Engineering (IBE) program—and hands-on research conducted across its dramatic, hillside Mountaintop Campus. Student life is energetic, ambitious, and collaborative, defined by a strong work-hard, play-hard culture, an active Greek system, and Division I athletics. Lehigh is especially famous for its exceptional career outcomes and "The Rivalry" against Lafayette College, the oldest continuously played college football matchup in the nation.
Wikipedia:Lehigh University (LU) is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Lehigh University's undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2022, the university had 5,911 undergraduate students and 1,781 graduate students. The university is classified as "Doctoral Universities R1: Very High Research Activity".
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Lehigh University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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