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Lafayette College
Easton, PAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Selective • 31% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Lafayette College is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Easton, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 31%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
2.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
31% (Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading670 - 740
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math680 - 760
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite31 - 33
1typical 50% range36
31%
Acceptance Rate
Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences30% of degrees
Engineering24% of degrees
Biological Sciences13% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,726
Earnings 5yr: $97,678
Debt: $17,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,864
Earnings 5yr: $106,100
Debt: $19,500
Engineering, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,222
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,348
Earnings 5yr: $94,144
Debt: $19,500
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,904
Earnings 5yr: $81,966
Debt: $13,640
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,109
Earnings 5yr: $78,669
Debt: $17,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,435
Earnings 5yr: $74,290
Debt: $16,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,050
Earnings 5yr: $74,426
Debt: $16,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $92,887
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $90,802
Debt: $16,000
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $89,758
Debt: $16,620
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $82,698
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $59,301
Debt: N/A
Area Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$34,433
In-State Tuition$65,398
Out-of-State Tuition$65,398
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
20%
Take Loans
91%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$80,614
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$91,410
Completion Signals
88%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
90%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
50%
Men50%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 50% men and 50% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
1%
Avg Family Income
$141,098
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