Lafayette College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1538 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #416 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #374 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #561 of 1,577 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 31%
- Undergraduates
- 2,764
- Male:Female Ratio
- 51:49
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lafayette.edu
Lafayette College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lafayette College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 7% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 30% | 34% |
| Applicants | 9,874 | 5,160 | 4,714 |
| Admissions | 3,107 | 1,523 | 1,584 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 697 | 377 | 320 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
217 or 31%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1340
or below
75% of them
had 1490
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lafayette College are 1340-1490 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
99 or 14%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 30
or below
75% of them
had 33
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lafayette College are 30-33 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1877 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 243 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 187 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 155 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (5%) |
| Asian | 103 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 70 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lafayette College is $34,728 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $11,903 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $5,125 |
| $48-75K | $11,291 |
| $75-110K | $23,829 |
| $110K+ | $49,830 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $61,482 |
| Tuition in-state | $61,482 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $61,482 |
| Fee in-district | $1,092 |
| Fee in-state | $1,092 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,092 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,506 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $19,084 |
| Room charge | $11,754 |
| Meal charge | $7,330 |
Lafayette College majors
Lafayette College has granted 635 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lafayette College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 87 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 56 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 54 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 49 |
| Neuroscience | 48 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 |
| Mathematical Economics | 28 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 24 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | 22 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 18 |
| Mathematics, General | 18 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 15 |
| Engineering, General | 13 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 12 |
| Biochemistry | 10 |
| Engineering, Other | 9 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 6 |
| Women's Studies | 6 |
| Environmental Science | 5 |
| Physics, General | 5 |
| Environmental Studies | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Philosophy | 4 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 635 |
Lafayette College has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 88% | 87% | 89% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lafayette College has published 7,187 scientific papers with 106,262 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 85 | 344 |
| 1993 | 91 | 371 |
| 1994 | 89 | 417 |
| 1995 | 80 | 438 |
| 1996 | 111 | 507 |
| 1997 | 86 | 490 |
| 1998 | 76 | 504 |
| 1999 | 102 | 539 |
| 2000 | 103 | 795 |
| 2001 | 108 | 634 |
| 2002 | 139 | 890 |
| 2003 | 144 | 1032 |
| 2004 | 148 | 1339 |
| 2005 | 137 | 1516 |
| 2006 | 142 | 1595 |
| 2007 | 153 | 1761 |
| 2008 | 163 | 2178 |
| 2009 | 161 | 2250 |
| 2010 | 226 | 2895 |
| 2011 | 216 | 3048 |
| 2012 | 179 | 3361 |
| 2013 | 161 | 3743 |
| 2014 | 206 | 4375 |
| 2015 | 202 | 4331 |
| 2016 | 208 | 4577 |
| 2017 | 223 | 4502 |
| 2018 | 376 | 5334 |
| 2019 | 265 | 6238 |
| 2020 | 467 | 7856 |
| 2021 | 200 | 8175 |
| 2022 | 275 | 7404 |
| 2023 | 254 | 8240 |
| 2024 | 238 | 9002 |
Lafayette College alumni
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Lorene Scafaria
- Occupations
- screenwriterwriterplaywrightfilm actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Lorene Scafaria is an American filmmaker, playwright, musician, and actress. She wrote and directed the films Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012), The Meddler (2015), and Hustlers (2019), as well as writing the film Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008).
-
Joe Maddon
- Occupations
- baseball managerbaseball coachbaseball player
- Biography
-
Joseph John Maddon is an American former professional baseball manager and coach. He has managed the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels of Major League Baseball (MLB).
-
Joel Silver
- Occupations
- producerfilm producer
- Biography
-
Joel Silver is an American film producer.
-
Michael S. Schmidt
- Occupations
- sports journalistjournalistwriter
- Biography
-
Michael S. Schmidt is an American journalist, author, and correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, D.C. He is also a producer of a Netflix show. He covers national security and federal law enforcement, and has broken several high-profile stories about politics, media and sports. He is also a national security contributor for MSNBC and NBC News.
General info
| Alternative names | LAFAYETTE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Motto | cur non? |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September to December; January to May) |
| Total FTE staff | 883 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | High St Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042-1768 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 28,000 |
| Phone | 6103305000 |