Tuition, Scholarship, Application Criteria & Deadlines

Tuition

The College of Health's graduate programs are billed by credit hour. For the 2025-2026 academic year, the price per credit hour is $1,660 USD.

For the 42 credit MPH, the total tuition price would come to approximately $69,720 USD. 

These numbers are reflective of tuition costs only. Students will be responsible for various other fees. Please visit the Bursar's Office website for more information.

Scholarships

• Merit-based scholarships- for full-time master students. All applicants are automatically considered for a merit-based scholarship. These scholarships are based solely on merit and are the only scholarships offered directly by the College of Health. They range from 10% to 50% , but more than 10% are very selective. Students must be prepared to pay remaining expenses including the balance of tuition, tuition fees and cost of living.  
• A 30% Community Scholarship is available to full-time or part-time students who are:
  • Employed in the state of Pennsylvania
  • Living in the states of Pennsylvania
  • Graduates of an accredited college or university in the state of Pennsylvania
  • Military veterans (in addition to funding through the Yellow Ribbon Program)
• Other funding opportunities:
  • Graduate assistantships
  • Grants and Fellowships
  • Other funding resources

• Fall 2025 Application Deadlines
  • Priority Deadline: January 1, 2025
  • Final Deadline: (international applicants) April 1, 2025
  • Final Deadline (domestic applicants) May 15, 2025
• A limited number of scholarship funding is available.  Priority is given to those who apply early.
• Completed online application
• $50 application fee
• Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to entering a graduate degree
• Recommended Minimum GPA: 3.0 undergraduate GPA, or graduate GPA of at least 3.0 on a minimum of 12 hours of graduate work at other institutions. (on a standard 4.0 grading scale)  
• Required Minimum GPA: Applications for the MPH will be considered from individuals with a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75. (on a standard 4.0 grading scale)
• Transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. (May use unofficial transcripts to apply. Official copies of transcripts are not required until one is accepted to the program.)
• 2 letters of professional recommendation
• CV/resume
• Essay/personal statement
• No entrance exam (e.g. GRE) required
• Proof of English proficiency. See details in the dedicated section below.

Official transcripts should be sent either electronically to cohgrad@lehigh.edu or by post to the address below directly from the university the applicant attended. Applicants cannot send official transcripts to Lehigh themselves. If the applicant's institution did not grade on a standard 4.0 scale, a WES evaluated transcript is required. 

College of Health
Attn: Graduate Program Coordinator
124 East Morton St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
cohgrad@lehigh.edu

• Applications for Fall 2025 close December 1, 2024.
• A limited number of PHD students will be admitted. Priority is given to those who apply early.
• Completed online application
• $50 application fee 
• Recommended GPA Minimum: 3.0 cumulative GPA in last degree program completed (i.e., undergraduate or graduate program) (on a standard 4.0 grading scale) 
• Transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended. (May use unofficial transcripts to apply. Official copies of transcripts are not required until one is accepted to the program.)
• 3 letters of professional recommendation
• CV/resume
• Essay/Personal statement
• Sample of written work or product 
• Interview with the admissions committee (interviews will be scheduled after preliminary application reviews)
• No entrance examinations (e.g. GRE) are required
• Proof of English proficiency. See details in the dedicated section below.

Official transcripts should be sent either electronically to cohgrad@lehigh.edu or by post to the address below directly from the university the applicant attended. Applicants cannot send official transcripts to Lehigh themselves. If the applicant's institution did not grade on a standard 4.0 scale, a WES evaluated transcript is required. 

College of Health
Attn: Graduate Program Coordinator
124 East Morton St.
Bethlehem, PA 18015
cohgrad@lehigh.edu

• Term of application for certificates may be fall, spring or summer
• Application Deadlines 
  • Spring: January 1
  • Summer: May 1
  • Fall: August 1
• Completed online application
• No application fee 
• Official transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution attended
• CV/resume
• Proof of English proficiency. See details in the dedicated section below.

English Proficiency Requirement for College of Health at Lehigh

To empower students to be successful, both during their academic journey at Lehigh University as well as during their future careers, Lehigh requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.

What You Need to Know as a Prospective Student

• To be successful in Lehigh’s rigorous graduate and professional degree programs, students must be highly proficient or fluent in English.
• Students in doctoral degrees or research master’s degree programs (MA, MS, MEd) who are appointed as teaching assistants (TAs) may require additional assessment to be certified as proficient in English prior to assuming instructional duties, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Act 76, "English Fluency in Higher Education" (1990). The International Center for Academic & Professional English (ICAPE) is responsible for evaluating and assessing all GTAs at Lehigh University, regardless of national citizens or cultural and linguistic background. Students may be asked to complete an English Language assessment, through ICAPE. Students who do not pass this assessment may be asked to complete coursework or tutoring to meet the applicable English proficiency standards to be a TA.
• Some programs may require an interview, both to assess academic fit, as well as English language proficiency.
• Program coordinators and faculty are encouraged to assess student progress through graduate programs. If a student’s command of English is identified as a barrier to their continued success at Lehigh, additional coursework or workshops may be required by the program of study.

Meeting English Language Proficiency Requirements

Lehigh offers multiple paths to demonstrate English language proficiency. These paths are defined below.

English Language Testing

International applicants are required to complete and submit to the University prior to matriculation their official scores from one of the following accepted English language competency exams. Scores are valid for two years from the date taken, with any exceptions noted below.

• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Lehigh accepts the following TOEFL tests:
  • TOEFL iBT (we will accept the Paper Edition if less than two years old)
  • TOEFL Essentials
  • Interview may be required
  • TOEFL MyBestScore, if scores are obtained within 6 months of application
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
  • Duolingo English Test
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
  • Cambridge English Qualifications

Minimum Scores are shown below. For admission, an applicant must:

• Obtain or exceed ALL minimum section scores
• Obtain or exceed the COMPOSITE/OVERALL minimum score.
  • TOEFL
    • Reading: 25
    • Listening: 20
    • Speaking: 24
    • Writing: 25
    • Composite: 94
  • IELTS
    • Reading: 7
    • Listening: 6.5
    • Speaking: 7.5
    • Writing: 6.5
    • Overall: 6.5
  • DuoLingo
    • Overall: 125
  • Pearson Test of English
    • Overall: 68
    • 53 or above on each band
  • Cambridge
    • Overall: 185
    • 169 or above on each skill

Submission of Test Scores

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and accessibility, unofficial test scores (provided via an uploaded digital copy of a score report, appointment number, or TRF number; Lehigh will not consider self-reported scores) are accepted to provide applicants with a preliminary assessment of their English language abilities. These unofficial scores will be considered during the initial evaluation of an application. However, official test scores must be submitted from the testing agencies directly as soon as an offer of admission is made. Official test scores will be required for matriculation into Lehigh.

Expiration of Test Scores

TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, PTE, and Cambridge test scores are valid for two years from the date the test was taken. Test scores must be valid until an I-20 is issued. If test scores are expired or expected to expire before that time, an updated exam will be required.

Additional Information

TOEFL information may be obtained from ETS and ets.org/toefl. Lehigh’s institutional code is 2365.

If you have taken the TOEFL iBT more than once within the last 2 years, have ETS send us your most recent score report. ETS will automatically include your MyBest scores along with the traditional scores from your selected test date. If your most recent scores do not meet the minimum sub-score requirements, but your MyBest scores do, let us know that you would like us to consider your MyBest scores. Please note: while many programs accept MyBest scores, some programs may not accept them.

• IELTS information can be found at ielts.org.
• Duolingo English Test information can be found at englishtest.duolingo.com/applicants.
• Pearson Test of English information can be found at www.pearsonpte.com/pte-academic.
• Cambridge English Language Assessment information can be found at www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/qualifications/general/.

Alternative Paths to Demonstrate English Language Proficiency

For admissions purposes, Lehigh University’s Graduate Programs does not require language test scores from applicants who meet one of the criteria below. However, applicants assigned to be a teaching assistant may still need to complete a English Language Assessment before being a TA.

If you meet any one of the criteria listed below, you will indicate this in your Application for Graduate Admission. There is no need to contact the University in advance.

Note that in all cases below, students will still need to be certified in English proficiency to serve as a Teaching Assistant.

• Speak English and are a citizen or permanent resident of a country where English is an official language (including: United States of America, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec province), Cayman Island, Dominica, England, Ethiopia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Montserrat, Pakistan, Republic of Ireland, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, Wales).
• At the time of enrollment at Lehigh, will have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. college or university located in the U.S. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the U.S. for the majority of your enrollment, a minimum of 2 consecutive years.)
• At the time of enrollment at Lehigh, will have earned the international equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university located in a country where English is an official language, and where English is the language of instruction (including United States of America, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Botswana, Canada (except Quebec province), Cayman Island, Dominica, England, Ethiopia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Montserrat, Pakistan, Republic of Ireland, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Scotland, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, Uganda, Wales). The medium of instruction must be indicated on the transcript or easily verified on the institution’s website. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the country of study for a minimum of 2 consecutive years.)
• At the time of enrollment at Lehigh, will have studied and/or worked full-time for at least 2 consecutive years* within the last 5 years in a country where English is an official and widely spoken language. This experience must be noted on a transcript and/or described on a resume or CV. We will accept a combination of study and work—e.g., an applicant who completed a 1-year master’s degree in the U.S. followed by 1 year of OPT. If you are or were a student, the full-time study must have been for at least 2 consecutive academic years AND English must have been the language of instruction for your studies. (Please note that you must have been physically present in the country of study for a minimum of 2 consecutive years.)

Please note that Lehigh uses a holistic admission process, as such, English language test scores are only one metric used in evaluating graduate student applications. Lehigh does offer conditional admission in special circumstances.

Exceptions to this policy are rare. If you believe that you have a unique circumstance and would like to submit alternative documentation, please contact us at intgrad@lehigh.edu.

Lehigh University does not discriminate in its admissions practices on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin (including shared ancestry), pregnancy or related conditions, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status, except as may be permitted by law.