Lafayette College is known for its selective admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 34%. Students who gain admission to Lafayette typically have strong academic qualifications, with an average SAT score between 1330-1480 or an average ACT score of 30-33. The regular admissions application deadline for Lafayette is January 15, making it crucial for prospective students to plan ahead and submit their materials on time.

In terms of GPA, Lafayette College is considered strongly competitive, with an average GPA of 3.56 for admitted students. This means that applicants should aim to be around the average in their high school class, with a mix of A’s and B’s and very few C’s on their transcript. While there is no absolute SAT requirement, applicants should strive to score at least a 1350 to have a competitive chance at being considered for admission to Lafayette.

The admissions process at Lafayette College involves submitting the application by the January 15 deadline, along with transcripts, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores. The admissions committee will review all materials carefully to determine which applicants will be accepted to join the Lafayette community. Prospective students should aim to showcase their academic achievements, extracurricular involvement, and personal qualities to stand out in the competitive admissions process.

Admissions Rate	34%
Average SAT Score	1330-1480
Average ACT Score	30-33
Regular Application Deadline	January 15
Average GPA	3.56

Lafayette College: Acceptance Rate and Admissions Statistics

Lafayette College is a private liberal arts college with an acceptance rate of 31.5%. Located in Easton, Pennsylvania, Lafayette has the small size and feel of a traditional liberal arts college, but is unique in that it also has several engineering programs. Lafayette’s strengths in the liberal arts earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Quality instruction is central to Lafayette’s mission, and with a 10-to-1 student/faculty ratio, students will have significant interaction with faculty. On the athletic front, the Lafayette Leopards compete in the NCAA Division I Patriot League.

Considering applying to this highly selective school? Here are the Lafayette College admissions statistics you should know.

Acceptance Rate

During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, Lafayette College had an acceptance rate of 31.5%. This means that for every 100 students who applied, 31 students were admitted, making Lafayette’s admissions process highly competitive.

Admissions Statistics (2018-19)
Number of Applicants	8,521
Percent Admitted	31.5%
Percent Admitted Who Enrolled (Yield)	26%

SAT Scores and Requirements

Lafayette College requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 71% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

SAT Range (Admitted Students)
Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
ERW	620	700
Math	630	740

ERW=Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

This admissions data tells us that most of Lafayette’s admitted students fall within the top 20% nationally on the SAT. For the evidence-based reading and writing section, 50% of students admitted to Lafayette scored between 620 and 700, while 25% scored below 620 and 25% scored above 700. On the math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 630 and 740, while 25% scored below 630 and 25% scored above 740. Applicants with a composite SAT score of 1440 or higher will have particularly competitive chances at Lafayette.

Requirements

Lafayette does not require the optional SAT essay section or SAT Subject tests. Note that Lafayette participates in the scorechoice program, which means that the admissions office will consider your highest score from each individual section across all SAT test dates.

ACT Scores and Requirements

Lafayette College requires that all applicants submit either SAT or ACT scores. During the 2018-19 admissions cycle, 35% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

ACT Range (Admitted Students)
Section	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
English	29	34
Math	27	32
Composite	28	33

This admissions data tells us that most of Lafayette’s admitted students fall within the top 12% nationally on the ACT. The middle 50% of students admitted to Lafayette received a composite ACT score between 28 and 33, while 25% scored above 33 and 25% scored below 28.

Requirements

Lafayette College does not require the optional ACT writing section. Unlike many universities, Lafayette superscores ACT results; your highest subscores from multiple ACT sittings will be considered.

GPA

In 2019, the average high school GPA Lafayette College’s incoming freshmen class was 3.52, and over 55% of incoming students had average GPAs of 3.5 and above. These results suggest that most successful applicants to Lafayette College have primarily A and high B grades.

Self-Reported GPA/SAT/ACT Graph

The admissions data in the graph is self-reported by applicants to Lafayette College. GPAs are unweighted. Find out how you compare to accepted students, see the real-time graph, and calculate your chances of getting in with a free Cappex account.

Admissions Chances

Lafayette College has a competitive admissions pool with a low acceptance rate and high average GPAs and SAT/ACT scores. However, Lafayette has a holistic admissions process involving other factors beyond your grades and test scores. Strong application essays and glowing letters of recommendation can strengthen your application, as can participation in meaningful extracurricular activities and a rigorous course schedule.

Applicants should use Lafayette’s supplemental essays to convey unique qualities and interests. Interested students should also note that Lafayette considers interviews in admissions decisions. Lafayette has an Early Decision program that can improve admission chances for students who are sure the university is their top choice school. Students with particularly compelling stories or achievements can still receive serious consideration even if their grades and test scores are outside of Lafayette’s average range.

In the scattergram above, the blue and green dots represent accepted students. The graph shows that the majority of admitted students had high school grades of “A-” or better, combined SAT scores of 1200 or higher, and ACT composite scores of 26 or better.

Lafayette College Admission Requirements

EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA

Chances of getting into Lafayette College

Acceptance Rate

ACCEPTANCE RATE

29.4%

Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		High

How hard is it to get into Lafayette College and can I get accepted? The school has a 29% acceptance rate ranking it #6 in Pennsylvania for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 2,715 out of 9,237 applicants were admitted making Lafayette College a highly competitive school to get into with a lesser chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants.  Academically, it has extremely high requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 16 percent. Lafayette College typically accepts and attracts “B+” average high school students. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top ten percent of their high school class.

Lafayette College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT RANGE

1250-1440

APPLICANTS SUBMITTING SAT

70%

SAT Reading 25th	620
SAT Math 25th	630
SAT Composite 25th	1250

SAT Reading 75th	700
SAT Math 75th	740
SAT Composite 75th	1440
Average SAT Score	1350

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lafayette College?

Lafayette College typically requires applicants to be in the top 18 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1250 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT’s as low as 1150. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1350 out of 1600. The school ranks #8 in Pennsylvania for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 70 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board’s concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT SCORE (1600 SCALE)	COMPETITIVENESS	ADMISSION CHANCES
1440 and Above	Good	>41%
1345 to 1440	Avg +	29%-41%
1250 to 1345	Avg –	19%-29%
1155 to 1250	Reach	12%-19%
Less than 1155	Low	<12%

Lafayette College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT RANGE

27-32 

APPLICANTS SUBMITTING ACT

41%

ACT Reading 25th	28
ACT Math 25th	26
ACT Composite 25th	27

ACT Reading 75th	34
ACT Math 75th	31
ACT Composite 75th	32
Average ACT Score	29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lafayette College?

Admission data indicates that Lafayette College regularly accepts students with ACT’s of 27 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 15 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 24 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 30 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants – and students with a 32 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Pennsylvania for highest average ACT composite score. 41 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Lafayette College.Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT SCORE	COMPETITIVENESS	ADMISSION CHANCES
32 and Above	Good	>44%
29 to 32	Avg +	29%-44%
27 to 29	Avg –	21%-29%
25 to 27	Reach	15%-21%
Less than 25	Low	<15%

HIGH SCHOOL GPA	FRESHMEN WITHIN RANGE	COMPETITIVENESS
3.75+	24%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	25%	Good
3.25 to 3.50	22%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.25	19%	Avg –
2.75 to 3.00	9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	N/A%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Reach
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Reach

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

62% of Lafayette College freshman were in the top ten percent of their high school graduating class.

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS RANK	FRESHMEN WITHIN RANGE
Top 10% of class	62%
Top 25% of class	89%
Top 50% of class	97%
Bottom 50% of class	3%
Bottom 25% of class	0%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

	WOMEN	MEN	TOTAL
Applied	4,313	4,924	9,237
Accepted	1,419	1,296	2,715
Acceptance Rate	33%	26%	29%
Enrolled	368	365	733
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	26%	28%	27%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

APPLICATIONS WERE DUE

Jan 15, 2020

DAYS LEFT TO APPLY

None

The application deadline for Fall 2020 has passed. Applications were due on Jan 15, 2020.

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lafayette College and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Russian Studies
Women’s Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

8,521Applied2,682Accepted2,662Enrolled31%

Female Admissions

3,844Females Applied1,373Females Accepted36%Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

4,677Males Applied1,309Males Accepted28%Acceptance Rate

Applying

65Application Fee3.52Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	January 15th	April 1st
Early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	May 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	658	620	700
SAT Math	683	630	740
ACT Composite	30	28	33

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

56,556Private

Fees

496Full-time student fees16,874Room & board10,434Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

51,240Avg. Financial Aid Package51,259Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package61,022Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package3,752Avg. Loan Aid31,469Avg. Grant Aid46,031Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded100%Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid100%Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met100%Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,662Total Undergrad students10%International Students81%Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.38%
Black or African American	5.38%
White or Caucasian	65.24%
Asian	4.32%
Two or more races	3.18%
Other	4.88%

Gender

Male (49.02%)Female (50.98%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	93%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaperDrama/theatre groupStudent-run radio stationStudent-run television stationMarching bandChoral groupsCampus events:
Presidential Ball, Annual Spring Concert and Lafayette-Lehigh Football Weekend

Student Services

Legal servicesHealth clinicPersonal/psychological counselingWomen’s centerInternational students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternitiesGreek sororitiesLocal fraternitiesLocal sororitiesMost popular organizations:
LAF (Lafayette Activities Forum), Student Government, Crew, International Students Association and Leopards Lair

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services24-hour patrols by trained officersStudent patrolsLate-night transport/escort servicesElectronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men’s Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		Division 1	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 1B	No
Golf		Division 1	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Lacrosse		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		No	No
Squash			No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting			No
Wrestling			No

Women’s Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1	No
Bowling		No	No
Crew	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Fencing		Division 1	No
Field Hockey		Division 1	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 1	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rugby	No		No
Sailing		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)	No		No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1	No
Squash		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1	No
Track And Field		Division 1	No
Volleyball		Division 1	No
Weight Lifting			No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

296Total Faculty10:1Student-Faculty RatioFull-time – 243Part-time – 53Male – 170Female – 126

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