At a glance
Average net price
$34,433
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
87.6%
Admission rate
31%
Undergrad size
2,757
In-state tuition
$65,398
Out-of-state tuition
$65,398
Cost of attendance
$83,133
Median earnings (10y)
$91,410
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,424
- ACT midpoint
- 32
- Retention
- 89.7%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
14 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (48%), social sciences (41%), humanities & arts (11%).
- STEM48%
- Humanities & arts11%
- Social sciences41%
- Social sciences30.0%~828 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering23.7%~654 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Biological sciences13.2%~364 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.0%~276 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~111 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.5%~97 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~92 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science3.2%~87 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~74 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics2.0%~55 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~37 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
36 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 240 | $63,927 | $19,500 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 155 | $46,408 | $13,640 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 117 | $67,784 | $19,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 98 | $35,718 | $17,000 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 94 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 66 | — | $16,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 64 | $37,680 | $16,500 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. | Bachelor's | 62 | $47,229 | $16,620 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | $67,033 | $16,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 53 | $64,532 | $17,000 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Sociology and Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $17,549 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Engineering, General. | Bachelor's | 37 | $67,714 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 36 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 29 | $77,247 | — |
| Mathematical Economics. | Bachelor's | 29 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | $38,673 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $25,006 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lafayette College
Lafayette College is a mid-sized institution located in Easton, Pennsylvania, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,757 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Engineering, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lafayette College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $34,433 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,398 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $83,133 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 87.6%, a strong completion outcome. 89.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $91,410 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lafayette College confers degrees and certificates across 14 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Engineering, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (48% of credentials), social sciences (41% of credentials), humanities & arts (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lafayette College accepts 31% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,424. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 32.
Location & campus
Set in Easton, Pennsylvania (suburb), Lafayette College draws students from across Pennsylvania and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lafayette College
Q.How much does Lafayette College cost?
The average net price at Lafayette College is $34,433 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $83,133.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lafayette College?
Lafayette College has a 6-year graduation rate of 87.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lafayette College?
Lafayette College admits 31% of applicants, which is considered selective.
Q.How much do Lafayette College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lafayette College graduate earns $91,410 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lafayette College?
Published tuition is $65,398 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lafayette College located?
Lafayette College is located in Easton, Pennsylvania (ZIP 18042).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lafayette College at their official website.