by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 2,514 undergraduates in 2020, Lafayette is a small, private college located in Easton, Pennsylvania. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Lafayette offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lafayette can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lafayette Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at Lafayette. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lafayette Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lafayette does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Lafayette for Veterans Guide.
Lafayette not only offers on-campus housing, they require freshmen to live on campus. If you are a returning adult or veteran, you can inquire about being exempted from such a requirement.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lafayette has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,514 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,457 (97.7%). Part-time attendance was 57 (2.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,457 | 57 | 2,514 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lafayette receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Lafayette #184 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lafayette by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lafayette Diversity Guide.
Lafayette has a total of 630 student athletes, 358 men and 272 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $16,015,629 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $16,015,629 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lafayette College Athletics