Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
31.47%
SAT Average
1,419
ACT Range
30-33
Lafayette College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 31.47%. This means approximately 315 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,746 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
31.47%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $62,574 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $62,574 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $78,854 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $32,496 | State avg: $20,881. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 10.30% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 21.14% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Lafayette College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$62,574
Room and board
$18,640
Books and supplies
$1,000
Other expenses
$1,150
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$78,854
Average net price
$32,496
Average aid coverage
59%
$46,358 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Lafayette College pays approximately $32,496 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Pennsylvania average of $20,881 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Lafayette College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Pennsylvania and national averages.
Lafayette College net price
$32,496
Pennsylvania average
$20,881
National average
$17,506
Lafayette College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $62,574 and average net price at $32,496. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$62,574
Current net price
$32,496
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
88.05%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$91,410
Undergraduates
2,746
10-Year Median Earnings - Lafayette College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Lafayette College graduates earn about 2.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Lafayette College?
Undergraduates
2,746
Completion rate
88.05%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
10.30%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
21.14%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 10.30% of Lafayette College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 21.14% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Lafayette College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Lafayette College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Lafayette College lists Middle States Commission on Higher Education as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Lafayette College is listed at High St, Easton, PA 18042-1768. Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
Compare Schools
Compare Lafayette College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | 31.47% | $62,574 | $32,496 | $91,410 |
| Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | Not available | Not available | Not available | $138,767 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 11.40% | $63,829 | $31,671 | $114,862 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 5.87% | $66,104 | $31,229 | $111,371 |
| Lehigh University | 29.26% | $62,180 | $33,549 | $105,584 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lafayette College's acceptance rate?
Lafayette College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 31.47%.
How much is Lafayette College tuition?
Lafayette College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $62,574.
What is Lafayette College's average net price?
Lafayette College's average net price in the local dataset is $32,496.
What does Lafayette College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $11,903 for Lafayette College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Lafayette College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $91,410 for Lafayette College.
Is Lafayette College accredited?
Lafayette College's accreditor in the local dataset is Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
How many students attend Lafayette College?
The local dataset lists 2,746 undergraduate students at Lafayette College.
What percentage of Lafayette College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Lafayette College in the local dataset is 10.30%.
What is the federal loan rate at Lafayette College?
The federal loan rate for Lafayette College in the local dataset is 21.14%.
Where should I verify Lafayette College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Lafayette College or the latest official federal education data.