Lafayette College
Easton, PA · private nonprofit
Official site ↗Admissions
| Admit rate | 31.5% |
| Applicants | 10,195 |
| Middle-50% SAT | 1370–1490 |
| Middle-50% ACT | 30–33 |
| Avg GPA | — |
| Test policy | — |
| Avg net price / yr | $32,496 |
| Grad rate | 88% |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $91,410 |
| Source | cds · 2024 |
Application requirements
| Early Decision | 2026-11-01 |
| Early Decision II | 2027-01-05 |
| Restrictive EA | 2027-01-05 |
| Regular / Rolling | $65 |
| Application fee | $65 (US) |
| Personal essay | Required |
| Portfolio | College's own system |
| Test policy | never required |
| Teacher recommendations | 1 |
| Counselor recommendation | Required |
| Mid-year report | Required |
Source: Common App first-year Requirements Grid, 2026-27 cycle. Confirm on the college's site — requirements can change mid-cycle.
Supplemental essays
~200 words each.
- Optional: Students identify Lafayette College as an excellent fit for countless reasons. In your response, be deliberate and specific about your motivation for applying to Lafayette. Why Lafayette? (20-200 words).
Copied verbatim from the school's official admissions page (2025-26 cycle).