Lafayette College

At a glance

Admission rate

31%

Total (middle 50%)

1350–1500

Undergraduates

2,757

Setting

Suburb: Large

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Test policy

Test optional Applicants may choose whether to send a score.

Submission of SAT/ACT results is optional for students applying to enroll in fall 2027 and fall 2028; self-reported scores accepted and superscored. The international applicant page states the same optional policy; an English proficiency test is required for international students unless waived. (Verified on the official admissions website on 2026-11-06.)

Policy source: admissions.lafayette.edu

SAT scores

Total (middle 50%)

1350–1500

Reading and Writing

670–740

Math

680–760

Average total

1424

ACT composite (middle 50%)

31–33

The middle 50%: a quarter of admitted students who sent scores scored below the first number, a quarter above the second. The total adds up the two sections' ranges, so it's approximate.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Admissions

Accepts

Common App, Coalition with Scoir$65 fee paid on submission; fee waiver available via application question.

Application fee

$65

Phone

(610) 330-5000

Admissions email

admissions@lafayette.edu

Source: School's page (admissions.lafayette.edu), checked November 6, 2026

Cost

Tuition

$67,606per year

Average net price

$35,879What students who get federal aid pay on average after grants and scholarships, per year.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Outcomes

Graduation rate

85%

First-year retention

90%

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$102,336

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Institution-Level Data

Degrees and programs

Degree levels: bachelor

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard - Most Recent Data by Field of Study