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General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003284
- Phone: (570) 961-7810
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
31.48%FINANCIAL AID RATE
57%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
10:1FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$39,418Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Lafayette College
501 Vine St, Scranton, PA
Lafayette College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Easton, Pennsylvania, which is a predominantly suburban area. The school maintains a Presbyterian Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Approximately 2,400 students enroll at Lafayette College yearly.
Areas of study available at Lafayette College include but are not limited to:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Engineering
- English Language And Literature
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by admissions officials. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Lafayette College. Scores between 26 to 31 on the ACT or 1790 to 2060 on the SAT are recommended to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. This school has an admissions rate of around 40 percent of which only 28 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $45,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs around $8,300 per year. Lafayette College may provide financial aid for students who qualify in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans.
The Lafayette College "Leopards" compete in a number of intercollegiate sports through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Fencing (NCAA Division I-AA)
- Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
To see a full list of programs offered, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lafayette.edu/.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give you an idea of the students Lafayette College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Lafayette College has a total student population of about 2,600, where graduate students make up roughly 28% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $60,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Part time students pay in the range of $610 to $740 per unit
- May offer prepaid tuition rates, allowing tuition to be purchased at current rates for future enrollment.
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 57% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 50% | $41,785 |
Receiving Student Loans | 32% | $6,944 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Lafayette College may offer services including:- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lafayette College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I-FCS classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Patriot League)
- Basketball (Patriot League)
- Track and Field (Patriot League)
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Football (Patriot League)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lafayette College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Neuroscience (B)
- Biochemistry (B)
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
History
- History (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
- Music (B)
- Drama and Theatre Arts (B)
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lafayette College.
- Muhlenberg College in Cresson, PA (17 miles away)
- Ursinus College in Ambridge, PA (38 miles away)
- Princeton University in Princeton, NJ (38 miles away)
- Drew University in ERIAL, NJ (41 miles away)
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church in Hazleton, PA (42 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003284
- Phone: (570) 961-7810
- School Homepage