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Lafayette

Acceptance rate
31
%
ACT middle 50%
31
–
33
Applications
10195
Undergraduates
2775

Overview

Lafayette College, located in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a distinguished liberal arts institution celebrating its 200-year legacy of academic excellence and innovation. Known for its unique combination of liberal arts and engineering programs, Lafayette offers 51 majors and 41 minors across the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and interdisciplinary fields. The college fosters a close-knit community with a low student-faculty ratio, a diverse student body from 44 states and 60 countries, and a strong commitment to meeting students’ financial needs. Lafayette emphasizes undergraduate research, global engagement through study abroad, entrepreneurship, creativity in the arts, and Division I athletics, while maintaining a vibrant campus life with numerous clubs and organizations. Its rich history, dedicated faculty, and active alumni network continue to shape a dynamic environment that prepares students for impactful futures.

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Admissions Information

Applications received
10195
Students admitted
3206
Acceptance rate
31
%
Undergraduate enrollment
2775
Admissions data:
2024-25
·
IPEDS (HD2025, IC2025, ADM2024, DRVEF2024)

Test Scores

Middle 50% scores
25th percentile
75th percentile
SAT Reading & Writing
670
740
SAT Math
680
760
ACT Composite
31
33
Students submitting SAT
24
%
Test policy

Application Information

Regular deadline
15-Jan-27
Early deadline
Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026; Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
Accepts the Common Application
Yes
College Board code
2361

Characteristics

School type
Private
Liberal Arts
Setting
Suburb: Large
Undergraduate size
<2,500
Athletics
Intercollegiate
Intramural
Club
Division I
Competitiveness
Competitive

Contact information

Address
118 Markle Hall, Easton, PA 18042
Phone
(610) 330-5000

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