WSJ 2025 Best Colleges in US: Lehigh University ranks at 15

The university's academic programs are attracting a talented pool of students, said the Lehigh University's statement.

Study in US: The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse released its latest rankings for 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Out of the top 500 universities in the US, Lehigh University is positioned at number 15.

The universities have been ranked based on three main pillars including Diversity (10%), Learning Environment (20%), and Student Outcomes (70%).

The ranking of Lehigh University was boosted by its “Student Outcomes,” earning an 85 in Graduation Rate Score and a 99 in Salary Impact Score.

"The overall rankings recognize how well each college sets graduates up for financial success, along with how much a school improves students’ chances of graduating and their future earnings. These outcomes are combined with feedback from those surveyed on college life," reads the statement of Lehigh University.

How to apply?

• Fill out the application form. The university is a part of Coalition Application and Common Application. After registering, the applicant will get a confirmation email.
• Applicant should upload all the required documents through Coalition Application and Common Application.
• If after seven business days of submitting the application, you do not get confirmation mail, please contact the Office of Admissions.
• The early decision 1 deadline is November 1, the early decision 2 deadline is January 1, and the Regular Decision deadline is January 1.

Following are the tips:

• Try to apply early so that you have ample time to select a college and application process.
• Highlight all your achievements which you want to show to the college.
• Check the application for completeness and accuracy
• Submit applications before deadlines.

Lehigh’s first General Counsel to retire by the end of 2024

General Counsel, Frank Roth will be retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year.

While commenting on this, Frank Roth said, “I grew up right here in the Lehigh Valley. My parents were both public school teachers. My dad, James, got his master’s degree at Lehigh in ’66, my brother James got his BS in ’79, and my wife, Helene got her BS in ’80.”

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