Lafayette College: Ranking & Review
| Easton rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 492 | 1679 Top 10% |
Lafayette College Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 27% | 35% |
| Applicants | 8,469 | 4,445 | 4,024 |
| Admissions | 2,609 | 1,213 | 1,396 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 680 | 320 | 360 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 2,594 | 1,249 | 1,345 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 386 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 57% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 389 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 57% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $65.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Lafayette College Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $68,640 | $68,640 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $15,040 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Lafayette College provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 2,371 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $50,400 | $50,400 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $450 | $450 |
| Per credit hour charge for part-time undergraduates | $566 | $566 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 206 | 206 |
| Engineering | 165 | 165 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 81 | 81 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 29 | 29 |
| Psychology | 24 | 24 |
| English Language and Literature & Letters | 22 | 22 |
| Physical Sciences | 17 | 17 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 16 | 16 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 10 | 10 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 9 | 9 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 8 | 8 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | 6 |
| Multi & Interdisciplinary Studies | 5 | 5 |
| History | 4 | 4 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 4 | 4 |
| Grand Total | 606 | 606 |
A total of 606 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Lafayette College.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
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General info
| Alternative names | LAFAYETTE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1826 |
| Motto | Veritas liberabit Truth will set you free |
| Religious affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 856 |
| Instructional FTE | 267 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | www.lafayette.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | High St Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042-1768 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 27,000 |
| Phone | 6103305000 |
| Fax | +1 (610) 330 5355 |