Lafayette College
Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college in Easton, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1826 by James Madison Porter and other citizens in Easton, the college first held classes in 1832. The founders voted to name the college after General Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 31%
- Average net price: $34,433
- Undergraduate enrollment: 2,796
- Graduation rate (150%): 88%
- Graduation rate (200%): 88%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 89%
- Student to faculty ratio: 10:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $91,410
- Median earnings (8 years): $84,452
- Median earnings (6 years): $80,614
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Easton, PA
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Lafayette College include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Mechanical Engineering.
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (85 bachelor's) · median earnings $112,864 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (60 bachelor's) · median earnings $73,435 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,000
- Mechanical Engineering (58 bachelor's) · median earnings $101,348 4 years after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Political Science (43 bachelor's) · median earnings $87,904 4 years after graduation · median debt $13,640
- Biology (40 bachelor's) · median earnings $82,109 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,000
- Neuroscience (26 bachelor's)
- International Relations and Affairs (25 bachelor's) · median earnings $58,433 1 year after graduation · median debt $16,620
- Civil Engineering (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $70,391 1 year after graduation · median debt $16,000
- Chemical Engineering (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $115,726 4 years after graduation · median debt $17,000
- English (21 bachelor's) · median earnings $53,050 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,500
Degree mix: Engineering 47%, Computer Science 6%, Biological Sciences 26%, Psychology 20%, Other 1%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Lafayette College students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $11,903 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $11,903
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $5,125
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $11,291
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $23,829
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $49,830
- In-state tuition and fees: $65,398
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $65,398
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $19,866
- Off-campus room and board: $19,866
- Off-campus with family: $1,400
- Typical cost of attendance: $86,264
- Sticker vs net gap: 60%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 12%
- Federal loan recipients: 20%
- Average institutional grant: $43,003
- Average federal loan: $5,119
- Median debt at graduation: $16,000
Admissions
Lafayette College admits 31% of applicants. Of students admitted, 22% enrolled.
- Applications: 10,195
- Admitted: 3,206
- Enrolled: 698
- Yield (first-choice signal): 22%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 2,796
- Women: 49%
- Commuter share (estimated): 6%
- Part-time undergraduates: 54%
- Age 25 and older: 25%
- Graduation rate: 88%
- Come back after freshman year: 90%
- First-generation: 15%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 56%
- Student to faculty: 10:1
- Professor salary: $156,818
- Associate professor salary: $114,647
- Assistant professor salary: $88,567
- On-campus housing capacity: 2,621
- Meal plan meals per week: 20
- Average SAT: 1,430
- Average ACT: 31
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the Lafayette College acceptance rate? Lafayette College admits 31% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Lafayette College cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $11,903 a year after aid. Average net price is $34,433.
What majors does Lafayette College offer? Popular programs include Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Mechanical Engineering, Political Science, Biology.
What is the average salary after Lafayette College? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $91,410 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Lafayette College graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 89% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 88%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Lafayette College official site: https://lafayette.edu.