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Lafayette College

Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-1768

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Lafayette College is a private institution in Easton with particular strength in engineering and biology. With an average SAT of 1419, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.7K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

88% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $91,410 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $32,496.

Established
1826
Motto
Veritas liberabit
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Patriot League under the guidance of current Athletic Director Sherryta Freeman
Division
Division I

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31%Acceptance
1419SAT Avg
2,746Students
10:1Student:Faculty
88%Grad Rate
$91,410Earnings 10yr
$32,496Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lafayette College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate31.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1419

Reading & WritingMid: 680
670730
MathMid: 700
670760

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 32
3033

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

31.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1419

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$62,574
Room & Board$18,640
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$78,854
Average Net Price$32,496
Median Debt at Graduation$16,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$170

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,903
$30–48K$5,125
$48–75K$11,291
$75–110K$23,829
$110K+$49,830

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$32,496

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

78.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,746
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
15%
Pell Grant Recipients
10%

Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Black 6%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate88.0%
Freshman Retention92.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$80,614
8 Years$84,452
10 Years$91,410

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$70,300
Men
$88,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#31
Forbes
#60
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#21

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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