Lafayette College

9/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Easton, PA
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#8 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,775

Location Easton, Pennsylvania
Website lafayette.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Best Colleges Rank

#69

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Lafayette College sits on a hilltop campus overlooking the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, approximately 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. The private liberal arts institution, founded in 1826 and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, occupies 340 acres featuring Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings. A selective undergraduate college, Lafayette combines traditional liberal arts education with engineering programs, particularly known for its interdisciplinary approach between these fields. The college maintains strengths in engineering, economics, and international affairs, while requiring students to live on campus all four years in residential halls or college-owned properties. Lafayette competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Leopards, primarily in the Patriot League, with a long-standing football rivalry with Lehigh University.

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Ratings

Lafayette College is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10.

Overall Rating

9 out of 10
Academics

10 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

9 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lafayette College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#69
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#63
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#8
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#8
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#155
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#14

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Elite

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1350/1500
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 31/33
GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

31.4%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 21.8%
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$65,398

Costs for Lafayette College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$65,398
Books and Supplies		$1,000
Other Fees		$1,150
Room and Board		$19,866
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,150
Total One Year Cost		$88,564

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$81,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

88% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lafayette College are Social Sciences, Engineering, and Biology. 33% of students major in Social Sciences, 19% in Engineering, and 10% in Biology.