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Lafayette College

Easton, Pennsylvania · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$80,614

Acceptance Rate

32%

Graduation Rate

89%

Annual Tuition

$62,574

At a Glance

Total Students

2,746

Retention Rate

92%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

21%

Median Debt

$16,000

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Lafayette College is a private, non-profit institution with 2,746 students. The college has a 31.5% acceptance rate and a high graduation rate of 88.6%. The student retention rate is 92.1%. The in-state tuition is $62,574.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $56,373. Five years after graduation, alumni earn $80,614, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn $91,410. The median debt for students is $16,000, and 21.1% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$56k

1 YEAR

$81k

5 YEARS

$91k

10 YEARS

Top 4% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Lafayette College alumni earn a median salary of $56,373. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $80,614, and ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $91,410. The median debt for graduates is $16,000.

Lafayette College has a high retention rate of 92.1% and an 88.6% graduation rate. The college has a 31.5% acceptance rate and a student body of 2746. The in-state tuition is $62,574, and 21.1% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Easton, Pennsylvania

Easton, PA 18042-1768

Lafayette College is located in Easton, Pennsylvania. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lafayette College has an acceptance rate of 31.5%.