Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Lafayette College is 33.63% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 21.44%. 5,505 men and 4,995 women applied to Lafayette and 1,712 men and 1,819 women students were accepted.
Among them, 363 men and 394 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Lafayette.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 10,500 | 5,505 | 4,995 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 3,531 | 1,712 | 1,819 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 757 | 363 | 394 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 33.63% | 31.10% | 36.42% | - | - |
| Yield | 21.44% | 21.20% | 21.66% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 296 students (39% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 109 students (14%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Lafayette.
The median SAT score is 1,410 with 700 SAT EBRW and 710 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 730 and the 25th percentile is 660. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 750 and 25th percentile is 670 .
The median ACT composite score is 31 with 75th percentile score of 33 and 25th percentile score of 30 at Lafayette. The median ACT math score is 29 and the ACT English score is 34.
The SAT and ACT scores at Lafayette College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1330 | 1410 | 1480 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 730 |
| SAT Math | 670 | 710 | 750 |
| ACT Composite | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 27 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 31 | 34 | 35 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Lafayette. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Lafayette College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools of Lafayette College. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Lafayette.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Admission Information | https://admissions.lafayette.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://apply.commonapp.org/login?ma=138 |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor |