730 High Street
Easton, PA 18042
Lafayette is a selective liberal arts college in Easton, PA, that is small enough to make you feel like you belong to a real community but large enough to give you unique opportunities across the arts, sciences, and engineering.
Applications Accepted: Common App
Do you require test scores for the Class of 2022? No, we are test optional
Admissions policies for Undocumented and DACA Students: Lafayette meets the full demonstrated need of any accepted student that meets the financial aid deadlines. This includes DACA or Undocumented student. They will be asked to submit a CSS Profile and other required tax/institutional required documents.
Forms Required: FAFSA, CSS Profile
Do you meet full need? Yes
At Lafayette, we understand the sacrifice parents and students make to cover the costs associated with attending an exceptional college. That’s why we budgeted nearly $60.1 million in financial aid for the 2020-21 school year. The average indebtedness for graduating students was less than $20,000. More information is available at this link.
Additional financial aid information: Lafayette College uses the MyinTuition to provide a quick estimate of financial aid scenarios. This tool can help you anticipate your college costs and estimate your eligibility for need-based scholarships. An education at Lafayette College is more affordable than you think.
Student Experience
Average Class Size: 18.6
Retention Rate (percentage of students who return for year two): 94%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 90%
Majors: Click Here
Other: Lafayette students typically declare a major by the end of their sophomore year. The A.B. requirements make it possible for you to pursue two majors or create a major across two departments. The first year of engineering study is common to all five engineering degrees, so you can learn more about engineering before picking a particular field for advanced study.
Student Population
2,600 Undergraduate Students
6.7% African-American
7.2% Asian-American
8.8 LatinX
5.1% Two or more races
72% White
13.1% International
