Lafayette College is an independent, residential liberal arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1826, making it one of the oldest colleges in the US. Lafayette offers over 40 undergraduate majors in 2020, including engineering, business, social sciences, fine arts, and biology. The Ivy League school is highly competitive and prides itself on providing a supportive and educational environment for its students. With a student to faculty ratio of 10:1, classes are small and personal, allowing students to form relationships with their peers and professors. The college offers state-of-the-art resources like well-equipped libraries, a newly renovated gym, and an on-campus performing arts center. Lafayette College also has a strong commitment to community service and sustainability initiatives, placing a large emphasis on giving back to the local area and promoting environmental initiatives.
- Address: High St, Easton, PA 18042-1768
- Phone: (610) 330-5000
- Website: https://www.lafayette.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,514
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $65
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $55,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Room & Board | $- |
| Other | |
| Total Cost | $56,742 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 36%
- SAT Range: 1250 – 1440
- ACT Range: 28 – 33
Majors
- Economics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 98%
- Part-time: 2%
Student Gender
- Male: 49%
- Female: 51%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 4%
- Black or African American: 5%
- Hispanic / Latino: 7%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 66%
- Two or More Races: 4%
- Unknown: 4%
- Non-resident Alien: 9%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 100%
- 25 and Over: 0%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 17%
- Out-of-State: 83%
- Unknown: 0%