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Lehigh University
About
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 Univ...
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".
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 601 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 26 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 6,933
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 16%
- Female : Male
- 46 : 54
- Staff
- 1,861
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
14 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Business Administration | 101-150 | - | 2022 |
| Finance | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Management | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Mathematics | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Computer Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Chemistry | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2022 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 201–250 | 47.1 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 601–800 | 26.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 601–800 | 28.8 | 2026 |
QS
8 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil & Structural Engineering | 201-275 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 301-350 | - | 2023 |
| Materials Science | 351-400 | - | 2022 |
| Engineering & Technology | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 501-550 | - | 2020 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 601-675 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 751-850 | - | 2025 |
US News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 452 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =467 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =567 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =567 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =626 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 791 | 40.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =894 | 40.9 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Lehigh University?
Lehigh University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =668, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =989.
When was Lehigh University founded?
Lehigh University was founded in 1865.
What are the top subjects at Lehigh University?
Top subjects at Lehigh University include: Civil Engineering, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Computer Science.
Where is Lehigh University located?
Lehigh University is located in Bethlehem, United States.