Overview
Student Population
| Location | Easton, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lafayette.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Easton, Pennsylvania, Lafayette College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith. In the most recent statistical year 8,215 prospective students applied, and 2,922 were granted admission. Of those admitted 606 enrolled in the school. 2,457 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 57 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $54,512 plus fees of $1,230. Lafayette College is ranked 51 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Lafayette College is rated within the top 13% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lafayette College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#51 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#48 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#6 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#55 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1250/1440 |
| ACT | 28/33 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,230 |
| Room and Board | $16,263 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,003 |
| Total One Year Cost | $74,008 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 33% |
| Engineering | 19% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213385 IPEDS survey data for Lafayette College.
Current students may use the Lafayette College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.