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Lafayette College is a private, coeducational, engineering and liberal arts college located in Easton, Pennsylvania, United States. It was officially chartered in the year 1826. The institute was named after French military officer, General Lafayette. Classes began on May 9, 1832. The college sits on a 110 acre campus. More than 2,000 undergraduate students enroll in Lafayette College every year. The student body comprises of individuals from over 30 states in the U.S. and more than 50 countries worldwide.
Students of Lafayette College can choose from over 40 majors offered through the following academic divisions:
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2009 edition placed Lafayette College at the 35th position among all liberal arts colleges in the U.S. The college's athletics department is affiliated with the NCAA Division I. The teams are called the Leopards, and they participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, swimming and diving, track and field, field hockey, softball, fencing, and volleyball. The football, baseball, men’s basketball and soccer, and women’s lacrosse teams have won a number of National and Patriot League championships.
Easton, PA is home to Lafayette. Easton is a large suburb. Students select the school partly because it is a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Lafayette is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Bachelor's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in science, engineering, mathematics, art studies, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Lafayette attracts a lot of applicants every year, and can only accept about 35% of them (as of 2007). Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 570. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 610 and 710.
Lafayette maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lafayette is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 2,403 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Lafayette has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lafayette offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Patriot League. Lafayette offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In an environment that fosters the free exchange of ideas, Lafayette College seeks to nurture the inquiring mind and to integrate intellectual, social, and personal growth. The College strives to develop students' skills of critical thinking, verbal communication, and quantitative reasoning and their capacity for creative endeavor; it encourages students to examine the traditions of their own culture and those of others, to develop systems of values that include an understanding of personal, social, and professional responsibility, and to regard education as an indispensable, life-long process."
More complete details are provided below.
Lafayette College
High St
Easton, PA 18042-1768
General Phone: (610) 330-5000
http://www.lafayette.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 266 | economics, political science, English, history, international relations, social studies, American studies, econometrics, ... |
| Engineering | 113 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering |
| Science | 57 | biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry, geological and earth sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 19 | mathematics |
| Medicine | 18 | neuroscience |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 8 | computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Lafayette in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 538 | 36 |
In 2007, Lafayette had a total enrollment of 2,403 students (2,370 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 47% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 26% |
| Pennsylvania | 19% |
| New York | 19% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| California | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 95 % |
Lafayette offers campus housing for 2,118 of its 2,370 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Easton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,364 | 2,224 | 35% | 594 | 27% |
| Men | 3,482 | 1,134 | 33% | 316 | 28% |
| Women | 2,882 | 1,090 | 38% | 278 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 610 | 710 |
| SAT Writing | 570 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 33,811 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 33,811 |
| Room and board | $ 10,377 |
| Room charge | $ 6,155 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,222 |
| Books and supplies | $ 850 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Lafayette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328400)
Lafayette has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 99 | 31 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 31 | 29 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $112,831 | 18 | $106,556 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 45 | $84,736 | 13 | $75,465 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $69,185 | 29 | $66,171 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 12 | $59,667 | 7 | $56,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $90,350 | 67 | $77,821 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 94 | 64 | 158 |
| Football | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| Track | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| Basketball | 7 | 12 | 19 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 35 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
ENGINEERING
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
LIBERAL ARTS
African Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
History, Other
International Economics
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Political Science and Government, Other
Russian Studies
Social Sciences, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lafayette Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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