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Easton, Pennsylvania 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 37% of them (as of 2005). Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 580. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 700. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume Lafayette has broad appeal.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Lafayette has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Lafayette has 2,346 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Lafayette offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Lafayette values student athletics, and belongs to the Patriot League. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Lafayette College
High St
Easton, PA 18042-1768
General Phone: (610) 330-5000
Admissions Phone: (610) 330-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (610) 330-5055
http://www.lafayette.edu
Lafayette awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 249 | economics, political science, English, social studies, international relations, history, econometrics, history courses, ... |
| Engineering | 113 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, engineering |
| Science | 51 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geological and earth sciences, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Medicine | 27 | neuroscience |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer and info science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Lafayette in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 532 | 36 |
In 2005, Lafayette had a total enrollment of 2,346 students (2,307 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 45% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 0% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | 26% |
| Pennsylvania | 23% |
| New York | 19% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
Lafayette offers campus housing for 2,027 of its 2,307 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Easton, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,728 | 2,146 | 37% | 598 | 28% |
| Men | 3,209 | 1,095 | 34% | 322 | 29% |
| Women | 2,519 | 1,051 | 42% | 276 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 580 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 700 |
| 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (610) 330-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 29,982 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 29,982 |
| Room and board | $ 9,285 |
| Room charge | $ 5,345 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,940 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 975 |
Financial Aid:
Lafayette participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 328400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (610) 330-5055
Lafayette has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $98,576 | 14 | $88,325 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 42 | $74,229 | 14 | $65,138 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $58,279 | 21 | $56,569 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $55,090 | 7 | $52,857 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 143 | $77,540 | 57 | $66,383 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Patriot League |
| Basketball | Patriot League |
| Baseball | Patriot League |
| Track | Patriot League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 158 | 105 | 263 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Track | 12 | 19 | 31 |
| Basketball | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 71 | 99 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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