Lafayette College
Liberal arts college · Easton, PA · 2,757 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
31%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1350–1500
ACT (middle 50%)
31–33
Average net price
$35,879
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$87,092
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
85%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lafayette College?
Lafayette College accepts about 31 of every 100 applicants (31%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1350 and 1500 on the SAT. A score at or above 1500 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1350, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 31–33.
The latest federal data says Lafayette College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lafayette College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lafayette College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $87,092 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $35,879 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $67,606 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$67,606
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$67,606
- Room & board$19,712
- Total cost of attendance$87,092
- Average net price after grants$35,879
Popular majors
Social Sciences, Engineering, Biology, Psychology.
Lafayette College FAQ
- What is Lafayette College's acceptance rate?
- 31% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Lafayette College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1350–1500. Aim for 1500 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Lafayette College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 31–33.
- Is Lafayette College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lafayette College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lafayette College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lafayette College cost?
- About $87,092 a year before aid; $35,879 on average after grants.
- What is Lafayette College's FAFSA school code?
- 003284. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lafayette College receives your information.
- What is Lafayette College's graduation rate?
- 85% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Lafayette College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr, PA | 29% | 1280–1510 | $44,593 | 83% |
| Bucknell UniversityLewisburg, PA | 29% | 1310–1470 | $50,021 | 85% |
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