Lafayette College
Lafayette College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Easton, PA. It enrolls about 2,764 students and admits roughly 31% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Easton, PA 18042 |
| County | Northampton County |
| Enrollment | 2,764 |
| Acceptance rate | 31% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,874 / 3,107 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $61,824 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $61,824 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 88% |
| Transfer-out rate | 9% |
| Full-time retention rate | 92% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 670–730 |
| ACT middle 50% | 30–33 |
| Website | https://www.lafayette.edu/ |
| Phone | 6103305000 |
Admissions
About 9,874 students applied and 3,107 were admitted. Of those admitted, 697 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $61,824 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 678 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 88% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Lafayette College is in Easton, PA, Northampton County. Its coordinates are 40.6996, -75.2098.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lafayette College?
About 31% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,874 applicants.
How much does Lafayette College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $61,824 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Lafayette College?
About 2,764 students are enrolled.