Lehigh University
| 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 |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $2 billion (2025) |
| President | Joseph J. Helble |
| Provost | Nathan Urban |
Academic staff | 681 (2023) |
Total staff | 1,997 (2023) |
| Students | 7,909 (2024) |
| Undergraduates | 5,986 (2024) |
| Postgraduates | 1,923 (2024) |
| 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 University (LU) 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. The university is classified as "Doctoral Universities R1: Very High Research Activity".