What's the acceptance rate for early decision at Lehigh?

Hi there, I applied ED to Lehigh University and am wondering about the acceptance rate. Is it significantly higher for early decision applicants compared to regular decision applicants?

Lehigh University is indeed one of the many colleges that see a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision (ED) applicants compared to Regular Decision (RD) applicants. For the most recent year with accessible data, the acceptance rate for ED at Lehigh was around 50%. This compares to an overall acceptance rate (including both ED and RD applicants) in the range of low 20s, percentage wise.

Keep in mind that this difference isn't necessarily indicative of it being "easier" to get in through ED. Applying ED does show a high level of demonstrated interest, which is considered as part of the admissions process at Lehigh. Generally, people who apply ED are also often the applicants who are highly interested and also a strong fit for the school, both academically and socially.

While it's good to be aware of these statistics, don't let them make or break your confidence. Decisions are based on many factors, and statistical acceptance rates merely represent a trend, not a hard and fast rule. It's what's in your application that truly counts.