Lehigh University
Lehigh University (LU) is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer and was initially affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Lehigh University's 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.
| Motto | Homo minister et interpres naturae (Latin) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | "Man, the servant and interpreter of nature" |
| Type | Private research university |
| Established | July 27, 1865 |
| Founder | Asa Packer |
| Accreditation | MSCHE |
Religious affiliation | Nonsectarian; historically Episcopal Church |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $1.37 billion (2020) |
| President | Joseph J. Helble |
| Provost | Nathan Urban |
Academic staff | 540 (full-time) |
Administrative staff | 1,196 |
| Students | 6,953 |
| Undergraduates | 5,178 |
| Postgraduates | 1,775 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Small city, 2,350 acres (950 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Brown and White |
| Colors | Brown and white |
| Nickname | Mountain Hawks |
Sporting affiliations | |
| Mascot | Clutch the Mountain Hawk |
| Website | www |
Lehigh has five colleges: the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science, the College of Arts and Sciences, the College of Business, the College of Education, and the College of Health. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest, with 35% of the university's students. The university offers Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Science, Master of Business Administration, Master of Engineering, Master of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.
The university is classified among "Doctoral Universities R2: High Research Activity".