Lehigh University
Reviews

Simple

Except for IBE, if you can get into Lehigh, you can get into any of its programs

Transportation at Lehigh

No one ever wants to leave, however if you need to go someplace, transportation is very cheap and accessible!

The Loud Majority

Lehigh's greek life seems to dominate campus. That's where most parties are held, besides school work it's what most people talk about, and most of campus is somehow involved in greek life. I happen to be someone who isn't involved, and I can tell you I have a fine social life. You don't have to be in greek to survive at Lehigh, it's just an extra thing a lot of people go for.

Lots of Local Restaurants

There are plenty of smaller restaurants on the south side within a few blocks from school. The north side, about a mile or so away, has a nice historic Main St. district with some slightly more expensive and nicer restaurants. There's also a Wendy's and a Subway within a few blocks of campus.

Drinking Is Bigger

if you want to be in the drug scene then you can, but you don't normally see it if you don't want to be a part of it. If people do drugs, its normally weed; drinking is much more visible.

Easy to Avoid

It's a college campus, so drugs are around. Depending on where you live and who you live with, you may be around them a lot or not at all. If you aren't into the drug scene, it's pretty easy to avoid. There are some parties where drugs are everywhere, but most parties are about drinking instead. If you do want them, they're accessible, but Lehigh's police have been cracking down, especially on dealers.

Alcohol is much more prevalent and accessible, and underage drinking or public drunkenness are where most citations come from any given weekend. For the most part there's no "beer pressure", and if you experience that, just go find a different group of people to party with.

Attractive and Smart, Plus No Freshman 15

Even though it's known as a hard academic school, there are a lot of attractive guys and girls here. You don't even have to get into Greek life to find them! And there's enough variety that everyone should be able to find someone who is their type.

Because Lehigh is on a mountain, has a ton of intramural sports and has a gym that's open 6am-10pm, the majority of students are pretty in shape. Nobody gains the freshman 15 cause they have to walk up the hill to get back to their dorms.

Great on Campus Dining

The dining halls have tons of variety, from vegetarian to pizza bars to crepes. Both Rathbone and Cort have made to order sandwiches daily, and Rathbone always has pizza, pasta, and a meat carving station. Cort has made to order burgers and crepes, plus more homestyle food. and they publish menus monthly so you can decide where to eat (so you don't miss battle of the chefs).

Outside of dining halls, there are a ton of options on campus that still use your meal plan or dining dollars. The food court in the UC has burgers, salads/wraps italian (pizza/pasta/labrettis), mexican, chinese, and sushi, plus a variety of to-go sandwiches. Common Grounds in Rauch business center has great sandwiches, and Subversions in Ulrich student center has hoagies. Lucy's cafe in Linderman library also has sandwiches. And Starbucks coffee is available at the bookstore, Common Grounds, Lucy's Cafe in Linderman library, and Baker's Junction in the UC.

Cops Are a Bit Too Concerned

Cops are a little over concerned with drugs and alcohol, but we still have a good time at the parties while they last.

Awesome

Lehigh has quite possibly the greatest night life that I know of. Fraternities are always having parties. If you know the right people, you can go out every night of the week if you want.

Alcohol Parties

The parties on campus always means alcohol would be involved, and underage drinking is quite common. Very often the police would catch some underage drinking, and there would be exposure on the school newspaper.

Lacks Diversity

Mostly rich white people from northern New Jersey.

a little unpredictable

its either terrible or gorgeous. when its nice everyone is outside, but when it gets icy everyone falls. The college is literally up the side of a mountain

awful

you definitely want a car on campus after freshman year, but it's expensive and people get ticketed all the time

Not Bad!

I think Lehigh has great religious diversity and the racial diversity is improving. It's still not perfect but we are a very accepting campus of race, religion and sexual orientation. There are still the occasional ignorant jerks, but I challenge anyone to find a campus that is entirely composed of perfect accepting students. I'm happy here though and I think anyone looking to come to Lehigh will enjoy it too.

Ok

I have heard a few stories of straight up racism from certain frats but otherwise its pretty chill. It is a school for white rich kids however so its not very diverse but the school is working very hard to have more diversity on campus. The application I filled out had one essay where they ask who you would increase the schools diversity. The school really is attempting to make the campus more diverse

Great!!

There are buses that go around Lehigh's hilly campus and a lot of access to buses and trains that go to big cities. It's easier if you have a car but you can definitely get by without one.

We're a Small Private School, Give Us a Break...

We love our school but you probably won't see us at the football games. It's tough because our field is a little off campus but intramurals and club sports thrive. I think our basketball team is pretty good, they made it to the NCAA tournament.

There’s something about this...

There’s something about this school that you just can’t put into words. Walking to class in the winter with the town of Bethlehem opening up underneath you, trudging up a steep hill at four in the morning with a Natty Ice in your hand, or just watching TV with your best friends in the frat house—I wouldn’t change anything about my last four years. I can’t imagine what would have happened to me if I hadn’t gone to Lehigh. It was the best decision I ever made.

The overall experience at Lehigh...

The overall experience at Lehigh is a true college experience. It is a great time inside and out. I would have never wanted to go somewhere else. The only aspect I questioned was missing out on ‘city life,’ but after spending a semester at a city school, I could not have appreciated Lehigh any more.

I love school; I would never have...

I love school; I would never have gone anywhere else. While adjusting to college was an interesting and challenging experience, I could not be more pleased with my life at Lehigh. I have good professors, a good circle of close friends, and a good social life. And, most importantly, I’m happy.

It’s seasonal—we have 90 degree...

It’s seasonal—we have 90 degree days where we hang out outside all day, and we’ve had snowstorms with three feet of snow. Bring everything you own.

It is typical East Coast weather....

It is typical East Coast weather. It’s nice in the spring, cold in the winter. Bring clothes for all four seasons.

It fluctuates. Bring sweaters and...

It fluctuates. Bring sweaters and T-shirts, jeans and shorts, and also nicer stuff to go out in. Sweatpants are also key for class.

The weather ranges everywhere from...

The weather ranges everywhere from 20 degrees and snowy to 100 degrees and humid. I would bring it all.