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Academics
Lafayette College is "a small, prestigious liberal arts school" that offers a "warm, community feel." Even before you decide to attend, "walking around campus left me with a cozy, at-home feeling," one psychology major gushes. Thanks to the "top-quality engineering education," many students say, "Lafayette is your classic liberal arts college with a twist" and point to the "vast array of research" and "study abroad opportunities" available to undergrads. The college "prides itself on student/faculty relationships." A geology major proclaims when professors are "good, they're great. Even the 'bad' professors, however, take the time to know each student and are usually available outside of class." An international affairs major says, "Whether you're an engineer, a premed student, or an art major, there is a great academic program and an embracing group of people waiting for you at Lafayette." Overall the professors get high marks because "their office doors are always open," and "are invested in seeing [students] not only graduate but also do well." The focus on undergraduate education provides "maximum opportunities and makes resumes and applications for graduate school and jobs look fierce!" Students go so far as to claim, "It's not very common to hear that someone doesn't like one of their professors at Lafayette." Generally, "classes are challenging but manageable, if you put in the time."
Student Body
Lafayette students are "passionate and driven" and "tend to be athletic, very preppy, and serious about their education." A sophom*ore says the typical student is "white middle to upper-middle class students from the tri-state area," but another adds, "Recent years have brought in a number of different types of people." "More lower income, international, and non-white students have joined" the Lafayette community. Regardless, some students point out that it can be "a very self-segregated campus." "These cliques are not unique to Lafayette, but they are present." Just under 30 percent of the student body is "involved with Greek life," and some feel that those "not involved in Greek life or sports can be isolated"; however, many students have felt a change occurring in recent years with Lafayette "trying to add more living learning communities (LLCs) to create a social living space outside the Greek system." On weekends, most students stay on campus, and "very rarely is there a weekend where something isn't going on." Organizations are always "sponsoring fun events, including Condom Bingo, which is a fan favorite. And if you're into the party scene, it isn't too hard to stumble into one."
Campus Life
At Lafayette, the "campus is gorgeous," and students say you feel the "close atmosphere of the school" after "immediately walking onto the campus." Overall students feel, "the campus community is very supportive," and a civil engineering major says, "The family atmosphere adds to the education and makes Lafayette feel more like home than school." With "over 200 clubs and organizations on campus," there "is something that will fit everyone's lifestyle and hobbies," and when it comes to their Division I athletics, "students radiate school pride." Lafayette boasts a "great career center due to the close ties alumni have with the college," and career services are offered to students during all four years of their undergraduate study. The administration actively requests "student forums and opinions when decisions need to be made." Some say "the facilities are first rate" and improving. A new arts campus opened in 2016, including facilities for the theatre, film, and media studies departments, and a new five-story sciences center opened in 2019.
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Fernando Capula
Admissions VIsitation Specialist
Address
Admissions Office
730 High Street
Easton, PA 18042-1770
Phone
610 330-5948
admissions@lafayette.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Skillman and Kirby Libraries
Farinon College Center
Williams Center for the Arts
Kirby Sports Center
Williams Visual Arts Building (downtown)
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Arts Trail
Downtown Easton Restaurants/Farmer's Market/Easton Public Market
Canal Museum
Crayola Factory
Hugh Moore Park
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday-Friday, Saturday open only for information sessions.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
610 330-5948
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Mon-Fri 10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, and 3:15pm
Average Length: 1 hour
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@lafayette.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Available Sun-Thurs only; not available during exams or breaks
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The Lehigh Valley International Airport is a 20-minute drive from campus. Taxis are available for the trip from airport to campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Tpke., take Exit 33 (Lehigh Valley) to Rte. 22 E. From Rte. 22, take the 4th St. exit (the last exit in Pennsylvania before you cross the Delaware River to go to New Jersey). At the stoplight at the end of the exit ramp make a left turn. At the next traffic light, make a left turn onto 3rd St. Go up College Hill and make the first left onto McCartney St. At the next stop sign, make another left onto High St. The admissions office is in Markle Hall, which is on the right. Parking is available on the street or on the parking deck behind Markle Hall. From the New York area, take the George Washington Bridge to Rte. 80 W.; then take Rte. 287 S. to I-78 W. Take I-78 to Exit 3 (Rte. 22). Proceed on Rte. 22 to the toll bridge that connects Phillipsburg, NJ, to Easton, PA. Take the first exit labeled Easton (a right-hand exit). At the end of the exit ramp, make a right turn at the traffic light. Follow the preceding directions from College Hill.
Local Accommodations
Lafayette Inn, 525 W. Monroe St.; (610) 253-4500/(800) 509-6990 (walking distance); Hampton Inn Easton, 3723 Easton/Nazareth Hwy.; (610) 250-6500; Holiday Inn Express, 90 Kunkle Dr.; (610) 923-9495/(800) HOLIDAY
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- Academics
- Student Body
- Campus Life
- Careers
Admissions
- Overview
- GPA Breakdown
- Testing Policies
- Deadlines
- Other Admission Factors
- Selectivity Rating
Admissions
Overview
Applicants:9,874
Acceptance Rate:31%
Average HS GPA:3.56
GPA Breakdown
11%
4.0
22%
3.75 - 3.99
29%
3.50 - 3.74
21%
3.25 - 3.49
12%
3.00 - 3.24
5%
2.50 - 2.99
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SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
660 - 730
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
670 - 760
SAT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1350 - 1400
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
30 - 33
Testing Policies
Superscore ACT
No
Superscore SAT
Yes
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Decision — November 15
Early Decision II — January 15
Regular — January 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
Admissions selectivity rating
94/99
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Academics
- Faculty and Class Information
- Graduation Rates
- Majors
- Degrees
- Career Services
- Prominent Alumni
- Academic Rating
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
10:1
Total Faculty
304
with Terminal Degree
275
177
Men
127
Women
67
Minority
28
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Professors interesting rating
91/99
Professors accessible rating
96/99
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
86%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
89%
Majors
AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
African Studies.
Asian Studies/Civilization.
Russian Studies.
Women's Studies.
BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
Neuroscience.
COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
ENGINEERING.
Chemical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Mechanical Engineering.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
HISTORY.
History, General.
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
Environmental Studies.
PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other.
Physics, General.
PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government.
Social Sciences, Other.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Art/Art Studies, General.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Marcia Bernicat, Class of 1975
Former U.S. Ambassador to Senegal & the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
H. Keffer Hartline, Class of 1923
Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1967
Philip S. Hench, Class of 1916
Recipient of the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1950
William C. Lowe, Class of 1962
Led the 150-member team that developed the IBM PC
Roger S. Newton, Class of 1972
Co-discoverer of atorvastatin (LipitorR) cholesterol-reducing drug
William E. Simon, Class of 1952
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, 1974-77
Academic Rating
Academic rating
91/99
Careers
- Graduation Rates
- Career Services
- Students Say
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
86%
Graduate in 5 years
88%
Graduate in 6 years
89%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Information from PayScale:
Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$82,700
Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
$158,700
Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$84,500
Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
$165,200
Percent High Job Meaning
39%
Percent STEM
50%
Return on Investment (ROI) rating
92/99
Students Say
The Gateway Career Center is proud to extend its panoply of services to students at every stage of their time at Lafayette, offering individualized support and guidance in planning out each student’s career road map. Career counseling services begin during a student’s first year and “are readily available to any student who wants to utilize them,” says one student. Students are encouraged to join GatewayLink, the Lafayette-specific online portal that connects students with a network of alumni mentors and fellow students who share the same interests. And sophom*ores, juniors, and seniors can learn more about specific careers with the January Externship Program, where they shadow a professional for two to five days. One student praises the school’s “strong career services program that provides excellent opportunities and...works closely with alumni to provide career exposure opportunities even to first-year students.” The median starting salary for a Lafayette graduate is $80,100, according to PayScale.com.
Tuition & Aid
- Dates
- Required Forms
- Available Aid
- Financial Aid Statistics
- Financial Aid Rating
- Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Jan 15
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Forms CSSProfile
Forms Divorced Parent
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$48,662
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$47,475
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,717
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
39%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,840
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$56,299
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$61,482
Required Fees
$342
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$18,290
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Financial Aid Rating
Financial Aid Rating
97/99
Student Body
- Student Body Profile
- Demographics
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,764
Foreign Countries Represented
56
Demographics
3.71%
Asian
5.64%
Black
8.85%
Hispanic
68.28%
Caucasian
2.00%
Unknown
6.81%
International
49% female
51% male
82% are out of state
99% are full time
1% are part time
Campus Life
- Campus Life
- Housing Options
- Sports
- Student Activities
- Special Needs Admissions
- Student Services
- Sustainability
- Campus Security Report
- Other Information
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
93%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
Quality of life rating
84/99
First-Year Students living on campus
99%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Fire safety rating
91/99
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Marty Sullivan, Assistant Director, Hub and Accessibility Services
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
250
Number of Honor Societies
17
Number of Social Sororities
6
Number of Religious Organizations
8
25% join a fraternity
33% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
19% participate in intramural sports
21% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Leopards)
17 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Football
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Women's Sports (Leopards)
16 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Gymnastics
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Day Care
Health
Womens Center
Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Lehigh University
Sustainability
Green rating
92/99
School Has Formal Sustainability Committee
Yes
Sustainability-focused degree available
Yes
School employs a sustainability officer
Yes
Public GHG inventory plan
Yes
% food budget spent on local/organic food
25%
Available Transportation Alternatives
Bike Share
No
Car Sharing Program
Yes
Carpool/Vanpool Matching Program
No
Condensed Work Week Option For Employees
No
Free Or Reduced Price Transit Passes And/Or Free Campus Shuttle
Yes
Incentives Or Programs To Encourage Employees To Live Close To Campus
No
Indoor And Secure Bike Storage, Shower Facilities, And Lockers For Bicycle Commuters
Yes
Reduced Parking Fees For Car And Van Poolers
No
School Adopted A Policy Prohibiting Idling
No
School Developed Bicycle Plan
Yes
School Offers A Telecommute Program For Employees
No
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
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