Lafayette College Pennsylvania

Selective liberal arts college in suburban Pennsylvania with strong test scores and substantial financial aid.

College statistics

Address:
High St
Easton, PA
18042
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Social Sciences

Lafayette College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in Easton, Pennsylvania. The college enrolls 2,764 undergraduates and focuses on arts and sciences education with social sciences as its primary major area.

Tuition runs $64,248 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $84,114 including room and board. The college maintains a strong endowment of $1.14 billion. Admission is selective, with an acceptance rate of 31.5%. Enrolled students typically score at the 75th percentile on the SAT (Reading 730, Math 760) and ACT Composite 33. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The college is classified as having lower access but higher earnings potential in terms of economic mobility. It serves students seeking a residential liberal arts education with rigorous academics and a tight-knit community. Visit Lafayette College's official website at https://www.lafayette.edu/ for admissions information and program details.