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Overview |
Lafayette College | |||
| Location | Easton, PA | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 2,764 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #66 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | lafayette.edu | |||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,482 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,482 | |||
| Room & Board | $18,640 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $34,728 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,126 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 9,874 | |||
| Admitted | 3,107 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 31.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | |||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1340/1490 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | |||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | |||
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| % Men | 0% | |||
| % Women | 0% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 67% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 6% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 9% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 7% |
Students |
Lafayette College | |||
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| % In-State | 13% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 79% | |||
Campus |
Lafayette College | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/