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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate31.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1419
Reading & WritingMid: 680
670730
MathMid: 700
670760
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 32
3033
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
Programs (33)
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
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Source: Wikipedia