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Acceptance Rate History
Lehigh University
PA · Current rate: 29%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29.26% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 36.98% | 15,163 | 5,607 |
| 2021 | 45.97% | 14,107 | 6,485 |
| 2020 | 49.54% | 12,389 | 6,138 |
| 2019 | 32.1% | 15,649 | 5,023 |
| 2018 | 22.33% | 15,622 | 3,488 |
| 2017 | 25.15% | 13,871 | 3,489 |
| 2016 | 26.11% | 13,403 | 3,499 |
| 2015 | 30.41% | 12,843 | 3,905 |
| 2014 | 34.27% | 11,512 | 3,945 |
| 2013 | 30.84% | 12,589 | 3,882 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Lehigh University's acceptance rate has decreased from 30.8% in 2013 to 29.3% in 2026, reflecting increased selectivity. The most notable shift occurred in 2020.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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