# Lafayette College

Easton, PA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/lafayette-college

Lafayette College is a private nonprofit college in Easton, PA with 2,757 undergraduates. It admits 32% of applicants, and admitted students average 1424 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $35,879 per year ($11,822 for families earning under $30,000). 85% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $102,336 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 32% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 9,874 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 3,107 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 670–740 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 680–760 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 31–33 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $87,092 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $35,879 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,822 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $9,292 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $16,456 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,704 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $52,178 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,757 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 85% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $102,336 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $14,000 (FY2024) |

## What Lafayette College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Lafayette College's acceptance rate?**

Lafayette College admits 32% of applicants, which makes it selective.

**What SAT score do you need for Lafayette College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 670–740 on SAT Reading and Writing and 680–760 on SAT Math; the average total is 1424.

**What ACT score do you need for Lafayette College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 31–33.

**Is Lafayette College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to Lafayette College?**

In Fall 2023, 9,874 students applied to Lafayette College and 3,107 were admitted; 697 enrolled.

**Does Lafayette College consider legacy status?**

Yes. Lafayette College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Lafayette College require an essay?**

Lafayette College reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Lafayette College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $87,092 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $35,879.

**What is Lafayette College's graduation rate?**

85% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 213385. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology