Lafayette College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1418 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 386 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 347 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 15 of 1 | In Easton, PA |
| # 567 of 1,621 | For Engineering Management |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
31%
Average SAT
1,425
Average ACT
32
Avg. cost to attend
$38,442 /y
Aid receiving
67%
Undergraduates
2,775
Male:Female Ratio
49:51
Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Bachelor's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Lafayette College has an acceptance rate of 31% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 31% | 31% | 31% |
| Applicants | 10,195 | 5,322 | 4,871 |
| Admissions | 3,206 | 1,566 | 1,640 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 698 | 338 | 360 |
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 67% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 7% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 10% |
| â– Black or African American | 6% |
| â– Two or more races | 5% |
| â– Unknown | 2% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Lafayette College.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Lafayette College majors
Lafayette College has granted 599 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lafayette College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 85 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology, Other | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 58 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 |
| Neuroscience | 26 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 25 |
| Civil Engineering, General | 23 |
| Chemical Engineering | 21 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 19 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 17 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 17 |
| Mathematical Economics | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Engineering, Other | 13 |
| Mathematics, General | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 |
| Engineering, General | 10 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 10 |
| Environmental Studies | 9 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 |
| Physics, General | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 |
| Area Studies, Other | 4 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Music, General | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| African Studies | 1 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 599 |
Publications & Citations
Lafayette College has published 7,332 scientific papers with 112,024 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Medicine, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
3,862
/ 51,882
|
|---|---|
| Engineering |
3,213
/ 53,033
|
| Physics |
2,974
/ 57,261
|
| Biology |
2,942
/ 56,506
|
| Environmental Science |
2,890
/ 51,341
|
| Computer Science |
2,718
/ 42,827
|
| Chemistry |
2,461
/ 44,098
|
| Political Science |
2,275
/ 27,947
|
| Medicine |
2,125
/ 35,809
|
| Law |
2,068
/ 26,623
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,955
/ 39,973
|
| Philosophy |
1,932
/ 24,548
|
| Sociology |
1,791
/ 26,708
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,550
/ 27,784
|
| Psychology |
1,513
/ 23,852
|
| Geology |
1,493
/ 31,603
|
| History |
1,493
/ 18,456
|
| Mathematics |
1,407
/ 25,591
|
| Business |
1,340
/ 14,494
|
| Organic chemistry |
1,273
/ 24,621
|
| Materials Science |
1,273
/ 22,623
|
| Ecology |
1,160
/ 24,672
|
| Biochemistry |
1,126
/ 20,056
|
| Economics |
1,111
/ 15,563
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,069
/ 17,851
|
| Art & Design |
1,037
/ 11,705
|
| Genetics |
1,008
/ 20,598
|
| Paleontology |
954
/ 20,854
|
| Archaeology |
951
/ 15,705
|
| Statistics |
855
/ 19,111
|
| Linguistics |
832
/ 11,777
|
| Mechanical Engineering |
774
/ 7,940
|
| Optics |
659
/ 13,735
|
| Social Psychology |
561
/ 12,566
|
| Pathology |
532
/ 11,172
|
| Development Studies |
529
/ 7,748
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
517
/ 20,298
|
| Management |
516
/ 6,154
|
| Electrical Engineering |
499
/ 8,708
|
| Telecommunications |
468
/ 8,245
|
Annual publication & citation counts
100 Notable alumni
1. Thomas A. Ferguson
1950-. (aged 76)
consultant
Thomas A. Ferguson is an American government official who was Director of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing from 1998 to 2005.
2. Laird Howard Barber
1848-1928 (aged 80)
lawyer
judge
politician
Laird Howard Barber was an American lawyer, jurist and politician who was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania, serving one term from 1899 to 1901.
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3. Edwin Atlee Barber
1851-1916 (aged 65)
curator
director
archaeologist
anthropologist
botanist
Edwin Atlee Barber was an American archaeologist and author.
4. Kameisha Jerae Hodge
1989-. (aged 37)
writer
Kameisha Jerae Hodge is an American writer, publisher, poet, and spoken word artist from Washington, D.C. She is the founder and CEO of Sovereign Noir Publications, a publishing company established in 2019 that elevates Black women's voices.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
LAFAYETTE
Founded
1826
Motto
cur non?
Colors
maroon, white
Academic calendar
September to May (September to December; January to May)
Total staff
900
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
High St Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042-1768 United States
City Population
28,000
Phone
6103305000
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