Lafayette College
Easton, Pennsylvania 18042-1768
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1419
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
4.1%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
92%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •The group established a 35-member board of trustees, a system of governance that continues at the college to the present.
- •The charter gained state approval from the legislature and, on March 9, 1826, Pennsylvania Governor John Andrew Shulze.
- •The board of trustees met on May 15, 1826, for the election of officers: Thomas McKeen as Treasurer, Joel Jones as Secretary, and James Madison Porter as the first president of the college.
- •Six years after the first meeting, Lafayette began to enroll students.
- •The college opened on May 1, 1829, with four students under the guidance of John Monteith.
Source: Wikipedia
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