Acceptance rate
31.5%
Lafayette College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate
Lafayette is a private college in Easton, PA with 2,729 students and a 31.5% acceptance rate. Social Sciences and Engineering are the strongest programs, accounting for over half of degrees awarded. Graduates earn a median of $91,410 ten years after entry, and the college's 88% six-year graduation rate and 90% first-year retention suggest strong student persistence.
Enrollment
2,729
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
88%
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The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.
SAT (combined)
1350 – 1500
ACT (composite)
31 – 33
GPA
Not published
$ What You'll Actually Pay
Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).
$0–30k
$12,716
family income
$30–48k
$7,445
family income
$48–75k
$10,881
family income
$75–110k
$12,581
family income
$110k+
$52,608
family income
12% receive Pell grants
20% take federal loans
✦ Strongest Programs
The fields Lafayette College graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.
Social Sciences
30.1%
Engineering
23.7%
Biology
13.2%
Psychology
10.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.0%
↗ Outcomes
School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.
Earnings (10 yr)
$91,410
Earnings (6 yr)
$80,614
Completion
88%
Retention
90%
Median debt
$16,000
? Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lafayette College?
Lafayette College has an acceptance rate of 31.5%, making it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Lafayette College?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1350 and 1500 on the SAT. The ACT range is 31–33.
How much does Lafayette College actually cost?
After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,716 per year, rising to $52,608 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.
What are my chances of getting into Lafayette College?
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Get my free odds →Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.