Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Easton, Pennsylvania |
| Online | lafayette.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Lafayette College sits on a hilltop campus overlooking the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, approximately 70 miles west of New York City and 60 miles north of Philadelphia. The private liberal arts institution, founded in 1826 and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, occupies 340 acres featuring Georgian-style architecture and historic buildings. A selective undergraduate college, Lafayette combines traditional liberal arts education with engineering programs, particularly known for its interdisciplinary approach between these fields. The college maintains strengths in engineering, economics, and international affairs, while requiring students to live on campus all four years in residential halls or college-owned properties. Lafayette competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Leopards, primarily in the Patriot League, with a long-standing football rivalry with Lehigh University.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lafayette College is rated within the top 15% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 9 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lafayette College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#66 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#61 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#8 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#128 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1340/1490 |
| ACT | 30/33 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
| Application Fee | $65 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,092 |
| Room and Board | $18,640 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,150 |
| Total One Year Cost | $83,364 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 33% |
| Engineering | 19% |
| Biology | 10% |
| Psychology | 8% |
| English and Literature | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=213385 IPEDS survey data for Lafayette College.
Current students may use the Lafayette College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025