Lafayette College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Lafayette College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

33.6%

Admission Difficulty for Lafayette College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		High

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lafayette College is 33.6%. Its admission rate is the 9th lowest in Pennsylvania and the 135th lowest the nation.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lafayette College and can you get accepted?

Lafayette College is a highly competitive school to get into. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,531 out of the 10,500 who applied were admitted.

Lafayette College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.53. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lafayette College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.53 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1410 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Lafayette College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.53

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Lafayette College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Lafayette College are to have around a 3.53 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Lafayette College will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Lafayette College is 3.53 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #42 in Pennsylvania for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Lafayette College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Lafayette College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	9.49%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	22.05%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	26.15%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	20.51%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.38%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.15%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	0.26%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Lafayette College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lafayette College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 39% of students submitted SAT scores and 14% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1330-1480

Applicants Submitting SAT

39%

SAT Scores for Lafayette College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	660
Math 25th Percentile	670
Composite 25th Percentile	1330

SAT Scores for Lafayette College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	730
Math 75th Percentile	750
Composite 75th Percentile	1480
Average SAT Score	1410

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Lafayette College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Lafayette College is 1410 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1330-1480. Students who get into Lafayette College score in the top 10 percent of all SAT test takers.. Lafayette College ranks #7 in the state of Pennsylvania and #90 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1410 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Lafayette College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1330 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1330, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1250, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Lafayette College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1410 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1405, you have around a 34% chance of being admitted. A 1480 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 49% chance of getting in.

Lafayette College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1480 and Above	Good	>49%
1405 to 1480	Avg +	34%-49%
1330 to 1405	Avg -	21%-34%
1255 to 1330	Reach	12%-21%
Less than 1255	Low	<12%

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Lafayette College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

30-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

14%

ACT Scores for Lafayette College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	31
Math 25th Percentile	27
Composite 25th Percentile	30

ACT Scores for Lafayette College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	31
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Lafayette College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Lafayette College is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 30 and 33. The school ranks #9 in Pennsylvania and #105 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 30 and score in the score in the top 7 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 28.

14 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lafayette College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Lafayette College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Lafayette College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 34% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 55% with a 33 ACT score.

Lafayette College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>55%
31 to 33	Avg +	34%-55%
30 to 31	Avg -	25%-34%
29 to 30	Reach	18%-25%
Less than 29	Low	<18%

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High School Class Rank

75% of Lafayette College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 45% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lafayette College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	45%
Top 25% of class	75%
Top 50% of class	94%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Lafayette College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,995	5,505	10,500
Accepted	1,819	1,712	3,531
Acceptance Rate	36%	31%	34%
Enrolled	394	363	757
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	22%	21%	21%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 68 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lafayette College is $65.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lafayette College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lafayette College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lafayette College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Lafayette College is highly competitive, you have a moderate chance of acceptance depending on your GPA and test scores. If you earn at least a 3.53 GPA, you will have a fair shot at getting in. Additionally, you should score a 1410 on the SAT or 31 on the ACT to be competitive. If you can score a 1480 SAT you will be a very strong applicant.