Lafayette College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1512 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #410 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #368 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #631 of 1,244 | For Political Economy |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 34%
- Undergraduates
- 2,729
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 34% and is among the top 8% 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 | 34% | 31% | 36% |
| Applicants | 10,500 | 5,505 | 4,995 |
| Admissions | 3,531 | 1,712 | 1,819 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 757 | 363 | 394 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
296 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1330
or below
75% of them
had 1480
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lafayette College are 1330-1480 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 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 | 1846 (68%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 224 (8%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 210 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 146 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 118 (4%) |
| Asian | 113 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 68 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lafayette College is $37,186 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 | $6,641 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $9,286 |
| $48-75K | $22,348 |
| $75-110K | $29,464 |
| $110K+ | $48,409 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $58,110 |
| Tuition in-state | $58,110 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $58,110 |
| Fee in-district | $1,258 |
| Fee in-state | $1,258 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,258 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,510 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $17,336 |
| Room charge | $10,720 |
| Meal charge | $6,616 |
Lafayette College majors
Lafayette College has granted 694 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lafayette College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Economics, General | 92 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 63 |
| Psychology, General | 53 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 50 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 |
| Neuroscience | 46 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 33 |
| Chemical Engineering | 31 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 |
| Engineering, General | 24 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 24 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 |
| Mathematics, General | 19 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 16 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 12 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 11 |
| Physics, General | 10 |
| History, General | 9 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 |
| Biochemistry | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 8 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Area Studies, Other | 6 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| Environmental Science | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Russian Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 694 |
Lafayette College has a graduation rate of 89%, which is among the 5% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 88% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lafayette College has published 6,228 scientific papers with 75,454 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 78 | 287 |
| 1992 | 76 | 263 |
| 1993 | 82 | 281 |
| 1994 | 86 | 325 |
| 1995 | 72 | 344 |
| 1996 | 103 | 416 |
| 1997 | 80 | 380 |
| 1998 | 70 | 393 |
| 1999 | 94 | 425 |
| 2000 | 92 | 619 |
| 2001 | 95 | 512 |
| 2002 | 119 | 680 |
| 2003 | 132 | 789 |
| 2004 | 119 | 993 |
| 2005 | 128 | 1122 |
| 2006 | 130 | 1212 |
| 2007 | 139 | 1320 |
| 2008 | 139 | 1685 |
| 2009 | 161 | 1711 |
| 2010 | 204 | 2191 |
| 2011 | 191 | 2420 |
| 2012 | 166 | 2652 |
| 2013 | 145 | 3003 |
| 2014 | 183 | 3367 |
| 2015 | 185 | 3478 |
| 2016 | 200 | 3530 |
| 2017 | 200 | 3519 |
| 2018 | 334 | 4124 |
| 2019 | 211 | 4411 |
| 2020 | 367 | 5490 |
| 2021 | 182 | 5926 |
| 2022 | 230 | 6396 |
| 2023 | 234 | 6898 |
Lafayette College alumni
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Lorene Scafaria
- Occupations
- film actorplaywrightwriterscreenwritersinger
- 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).
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Joe Maddon
- Occupations
- baseball coachbaseball managerbaseball 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
- film producerproducer
- Biography
-
Joel Silver is an American film producer.
-
Michael S. Schmidt
- Occupations
- journalistsportswriterwriter
- Biography
-
Michael S. Schmidt is an American journalist, author, and correspondent for The New York Times in Washington, D.C. He covers national security and federal law enforcement, and has broken several high-profile stories. 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 | 859 |
| 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 |