Lafayette College ranked 347th in the United States, 1418th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 75 research topics. Lafayette College ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 7,332 academic publications and 112,024 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 132 notable alumni.
Lafayette College ranked 424th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 2031st in the World with 3,862 publications made and 51,882 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.
Lafayette College ranked 355th for Engineering in the United States and 2369th in the World with 3,213 publications made and 53,033 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications.
Lafayette College ranked 357th for Physics in the United States and 2243rd in the World with 2,974 publications made and 57,261 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Lafayette College ranked 412th for Biology in the United States and 2512th in the World with 2,942 publications made and 56,506 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Paleontology, Immunology, Botany.
Lafayette College ranked 389th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2339th in the World with 2,890 publications made and 51,341 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology, Ecology, Paleontology, Meteorology and Atmospheric Science.
Lafayette College ranked 429th for Computer Science in the United States and 2325th in the World with 2,718 publications made and 42,827 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Telecommunications, Machine Learning, Neuroscience, Library and Information science.
Lafayette College ranked 380th for Chemistry in the United States and 2500th in the World with 2,461 publications made and 44,098 citations received. Main research topics: Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Lafayette College ranked 469th for Medicine in the United States and 2399th in the World with 2,125 publications made and 35,809 citations received. Main research topics: Pathology, Immunology, Psychiatry, Anatomy and Physiology, Public Health.
Lafayette College ranked 497th for Psychology in the United States and 2063rd in the World with 1,513 publications made and 23,852 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Cognitive Science.
Lafayette College ranked 427th for Mathematics in the United States and 2309th in the World with 1,407 publications made and 25,591 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Lafayette College ranked 471st for Business in the United States and 2262nd in the World with 1,340 publications made and 14,494 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Finance, Engineering Management, Marketing, Management Information Systems.
Lafayette College ranked 414th for Economics in the United States and 1799th in the World with 1,111 publications made and 15,563 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, International Relations and Diplomacy.
Lafayette College ranked 323rd for Art & Design in the United States and 1317th in the World with 1,037 publications made and 11,705 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Art History, Aesthetics, Creative Writing.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.