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Overview
Lafayette College is a 4-year institution located in Easton, PA.
Location & Contact
Address
118 Markle Hall
730 High Street
Easton, PA 18042-1798
United States
730 High Street
Easton, PA 18042-1798
United States
Contact
Ms. Kathleen Williams
Interim Dean of Admissions
Email: willikat@lafayette.edu
Phone: 610-330-5100
Fax: 610-330-5355
Interim Dean of Admissions
Email: willikat@lafayette.edu
Phone: 610-330-5100
Fax: 610-330-5355
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| African Studies | × |
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| Area Studies, Other | × |
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| Asian Studies/civilization | × |
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| Russian Studies | × |
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| Women's Studies | × |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Neuroscience | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences, General | × |
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| Computer Science | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemical Engineering | × |
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| Civil Engineering, General | × |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | × |
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| Engineering, General | × |
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| Engineering, Other | × |
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| Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | × |
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| Mechanical Engineering | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| French Language And Literature | × |
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| German Language And Literature | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematical Economics | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | × |
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| Environmental Studies | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Religion/religious Studies | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other | × |
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| Geology/earth Science, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General | × |
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| Research And Experimental Psychology, Other | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| International Relations And Affairs | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Political Science And Government, Other | × |
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| Sociology And Anthropology | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art/art Studies, General | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies | × |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
10,195
Applied
3,206
Accepted
2,775
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,871
Females Applied
1,640
Females Accepted
34%
Male Admissions
5,322
Males Applied
1,566
Males Accepted
29%
Applying
65
Application Fee
3.55
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Recommended |
Transcript of high school record Essay Interview |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 23rd | No |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | January 15th | January 1st | No |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | May 1st | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 700 | 670 | 740 | |
| SAT Math | 714 | 680 | 760 | |
| ACT Composite | 32 | 31 | 33 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
66,496
Private
Fees
360
Full-time student fees
20,562
Room & board
12,712
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Financial Aid
56,521
Avg. Financial Aid Package
57,114
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
69,176
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,879
Avg. Loan Aid
24,658
Avg. Grant Aid
49,603
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,775
Total Undergrad students
7%
International Students
83%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 9.87% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.88% |
| White or Caucasian | 66.59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.25% |
| Asian | 3.45% |
| Two or more races | 4.93% |
| Other | 2.18% |
Gender
Male (49.95%)
Female (50.05%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 92% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Rivalry Week, 1,000 Nights and LafChella
Rivalry Week, 1,000 Nights and LafChella
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | Division 1 | No | |
| Basketball | Division 1 | No | |
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | Division 1 | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | Division 1 | No | |
| Golf | Division 1 | No | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | Division 1 | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | No |
| Soccer | Division 1 | No | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Squash | No | ||
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | Division 1 | No | |
| Track And Field | Division 1 | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | No | ||
| Wrestling | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 1 | No | |
| Bowling | No | No | |
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | Division 1 | No | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | Division 1 | No | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | Division 1 | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | Division 1 | No | |
| Softball | Division 1 | No | |
| Squash | No | No | |
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | Division 1 | No | |
| Track And Field | Division 1 | No | |
| Volleyball | Division 1 | No | |
| Weight Lifting | No | ||
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
309
Total Faculty
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 259
Part-time - 50
Male - 173
Female - 136
Lafayette College