Where Is Lehigh University Located?

Lehigh University is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Its undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2019, the university had 5,047 undergraduate students and 1,802 graduate students.

Is Lehigh an Ivy League school?

Lehigh is considered a hidden ivy league. It is one of the best known research universities in the nation. Lehigh is primarily known for its engineering and business colleges, however many of the other disciplines are also well known.

Is Lehigh a Catholic university?

The university isn't religiously affiliated, but students bring a piece of their religion and culture to campus, she said. “There is a perception amongst students that religion is uncool,” Stillman said. “I've seen this a lot at Lehigh, that there is almost an embarrassment in practicing religion.