Lehigh University is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Lehigh University's undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2022, the university had 5,911 undergraduate students and 1,781 graduate …
Lehigh University is a private research university in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. The university was established in 1865 by businessman Asa Packer. Lehigh University's undergraduate programs have been coeducational since the 1971–72 academic year. As of 2022, the university had 5,911 undergraduate students and 1,781 graduate students.
Established: July 27, 1865
Founder: Asa Packer
President: Joseph J. Helble
Motto: Homo minister et interpres naturae (Latin)
Motto in English: "Man, the servant and interpreter of nature"
Accreditation: MSCHE
Religious affiliation: Nonsectarian; historically Episcopal Church