Program areas at Lehigh University
Instruction: Lehigh is an independent, coeducational University with programs offered in four colleges: arts and sciences, business and economics, education, and engineering and applied sciences. An interdisciplinary mindset has long been a part of the Lehigh culture and is evident in the University's approach to teaching and research. Lehigh's undergraduate and graduate students work in a collaborative environment, where they have the opportunity to work closely with faculty, staff and fellow students in a personalized setting. Four of Lehigh's five colleges offer undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees, while one college offers masters and doctoral degrees only. All five colleges collaborate on a variety of cross-disciplinary programs and on cross-college faculty research. Lehigh offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degrees and offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and majors, featuring more than 2,100 courses. There are approximately 100 programs offered at the graduate level. In the fall of 2022, Lehigh undergraduate enrollment was 5,600 fte undergraduate students and 1,369 fte graduate students.
Auxiliary services: student life at Lehigh creates a balanced educational experience that integrates formal studies with residential life and a vibrant array of student organizations and activities. Lehigh is a caring community deeply committed to harmonious cultural diversity as an essential element of the learning environment. In order that all members of the Lehigh community might develop as effective and enlightened citizens, the University encourages physical, social, ethical and spiritual development as well as rigorous intellectual development. In fiscal year 2023, approximately 3,406 undergraduate students resided in residence halls, fraternities or sororities and approximately 210 residents occupied graduate housing on Lehigh's campus.
Research: Lehigh is committed to the pursuit of new knowledge, creative discovery, scholarly inquiry, and establishing a vibrant intellectual culture that pervades the campus community. Faculty research and creative work has been recognized nationally and internationally by high honors from peers, significant grants and funding, patents granted, and numerous and varied awards. Lehigh faculty have contributed to advancements in their disciplines and have been at the forefront of major discoveries that have improved the lives of millions. This scholarly inquiry and research positively impacts and enhances the learning experience in the classroom. Together with traditional faculty scholarship activities, approximately 690 actively supported research projects were conducted in fiscal year 2023.