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2025-2026Data below is extracted from Lafayette College's official Common Data Set filing (2025-2026). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
31.2%
Total Applicants
10,551
Total Admitted
3,287
Total Enrolled
696
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,507 | 5,044 | 10,551 |
| Admitted | 1,582 | 1,705 | 3,287 |
| Enrolled | 338 | 358 | 696 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/15
Applied937
Admitted356
Waitlist
Offered
2,660
Accepted Spot
1,316
Admitted from Waitlist
171
Admission Factors
How Lafayette College rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendations
Important
Class RankTest ScoresEssayExtracurricularsCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
InterviewTalent/AbilityVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceState ResidencyFirst Generation
Not Considered
Religious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: considered if submitted
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1360–1490
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)680–740
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)660–760
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)30.5–33
136
ACT English (25th–75th)30–35
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)28–32.5
136
Submitting SAT: 27%
Submitting ACT: 9%
GPA Distribution
Average GPA: 3.56
4.0
12.5%
3.75–3.99
24.6%
3.50–3.74
26.4%
3.25–3.49
16.8%
3.00–3.24
12.5%
2.50–2.99
6.8%
2.00–2.49
0.4%
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$70,486
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$70,486
Required Fees
$1,110
Room & Board
$20,896
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total COA (In-State)
$93,492
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$93,492
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$54,031
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$34,810
Graduation Rates
6-Year Rate
85%
Special Study Options
Cross-registrationDistance learningDouble majorDual enrollmentHonors ProgramIndependent studyInternshipsStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate ResearchInterim sessions here and abroad
Data extracted from the Lafayette College Common Data Set (2025-2026). Extraction coverage: 83.6%. View original PDF.