Race & Ethnicity
Lehigh University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Lehigh University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Lehigh University has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
40% of total enrollment
34% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Lehigh University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
91%
Traditional Age (18-21)
0%
Non-Traditional (25+)
25%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Lehigh University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 23% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
23% of student body
71% of student body
6% of student body
States Represented
48 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
34%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
46%
Female Students
Global Reach
6%
International
Age Diversity
0%
Non-Traditional Age